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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Recruiting children into a study that is based on a mis-selling of rights and which forecloses their chances for adult sexual function and fertility is unconscionable.
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The puberty blockers trial on trial
When puberty blockers were banned for use in gender medicine in the UK, an exception was included to allow for legitimate clinical trials. The
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November 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Recruiting children into a study that is based on a mis-selling of rights and which forecloses their chances for adult sexual function and fertility is unconscionable.
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
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"A woman’s right to prioritise her perception of herself, refusing to allow it to be overridden by male fantasy, is never a luxury."
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Does it really cost women nothing to use incorrect pronouns? | Victoria Smith | The Critic Magazine
Towards the end of 1984, there’s a scene in which Inner Party member O’Brien asks Winston Smith to state how many fingers he is holding up: “Four.” “And if the Party says that it is not four but five…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
"A woman’s right to prioritise her perception of herself, refusing to allow it to be overridden by male fantasy, is never a luxury."
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Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people
Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people
Multi-year studies announced after Cass review found ‘insufficient evidence’ about effects on children with gender dysphoria
Two studies to investigate the impact of puberty blockers in young people with gender incongruence have been announced by researchers in the UK after an expert view said gender medicine was “built on shaky foundations”.
Puberty blockers were originally used to treat early onset puberty in children but have also been used off-label in children with gender dysphoria or incongruence. Continue reading...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people
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Thank you so much to the Herald and the judges for recognising our campaign!
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
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#politicianawards25
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Thank you so much to the Herald and the judges for recognising our campaign!
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NEW: Former Reform MEP Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10.5 years at the Old Bailey on 8 counts of bribery by a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
NEW: Former Reform MEP Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10.5 years at the Old Bailey on 8 counts of bribery by a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
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www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
This was great. It was nice to have a well informed presenter too.
This was great. It was nice to have a well informed presenter too.
The Times Radio Gender Debate with Jo Coburn | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times
Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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This was great. It was nice to have a well informed presenter too.
This was great. It was nice to have a well informed presenter too.
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Transgender civil servants are still allowed to use lavatories of their choice as the government is yet to withdraw outdated guidelines saying gender identities “must be respected at all times”
Trans civil servants can still use toilets of choice despite law change
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November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Transgender civil servants are still allowed to use lavatories of their choice as the government is yet to withdraw outdated guidelines saying gender identities “must be respected at all times”
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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Many, very well deserved, congratulations to Trina, Marion and Susan and everyone who helped ForWomenScotland secure the rights of the women and girls of the UK. I see this is going down well here!
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
November 21, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Many, very well deserved, congratulations to Trina, Marion and Susan and everyone who helped ForWomenScotland secure the rights of the women and girls of the UK. I see this is going down well here!
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Findings partic brutal about early 2020, describing the Feb as “lost month”. If lockdown was imposed a week earlier than March 16, it could've cut deaths in England by almost half. Many of same mistakes then "inexcusably" repeated - @peterwalker99.bsky.social
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‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
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November 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Findings partic brutal about early 2020, describing the Feb as “lost month”. If lockdown was imposed a week earlier than March 16, it could've cut deaths in England by almost half. Many of same mistakes then "inexcusably" repeated - @peterwalker99.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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'The 300-page [EHRC] document [has been] seen by The Times but not yet published'.
'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
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What is the new gender guidance on single-sex spaces and sport?
We look at several elements of the equality watchdog’s code, which advises organisations on how to interpret the Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act
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November 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
'The 300-page [EHRC] document [has been] seen by The Times but not yet published'.
'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
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'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Excl: Trans people can be questioned over their bio sex & ultimately banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look, guidance submitted to ministers says.
The Times has been leaked the final EHRC guidance submitted to the govt almost three months ago.
www.thetimes.com/article/82ee...
The Times has been leaked the final EHRC guidance submitted to the govt almost three months ago.
www.thetimes.com/article/82ee...
Trans people could be banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look
The Times has seen the equalities watchdog’s final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash
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November 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Excl: Trans people can be questioned over their bio sex & ultimately banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look, guidance submitted to ministers says.
The Times has been leaked the final EHRC guidance submitted to the govt almost three months ago.
www.thetimes.com/article/82ee...
The Times has been leaked the final EHRC guidance submitted to the govt almost three months ago.
www.thetimes.com/article/82ee...
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The Times has seen the equalities watchdog’s final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash
Trans people could be banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look
The Times has seen the equalities watchdog’s final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The Times has seen the equalities watchdog’s final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash
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I know Londoners are keen to help.
If you see someone sleeping on the streets, alert StreetLink to connect them to local services: thestreetlink.org.uk
You can also support London homelessness charities by donating to TAP London: www.taplondon.org
If you see someone sleeping on the streets, alert StreetLink to connect them to local services: thestreetlink.org.uk
You can also support London homelessness charities by donating to TAP London: www.taplondon.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I know Londoners are keen to help.
If you see someone sleeping on the streets, alert StreetLink to connect them to local services: thestreetlink.org.uk
You can also support London homelessness charities by donating to TAP London: www.taplondon.org
If you see someone sleeping on the streets, alert StreetLink to connect them to local services: thestreetlink.org.uk
You can also support London homelessness charities by donating to TAP London: www.taplondon.org
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Amnesty argued at the Supreme Court, in the For Women Scotland case, that all protections for homosexuality under the Equality Act be rendered meaningless and gay only associations be made unlawful.
Twenty-two years ago today Section 28 was repealed.
But we're seeing history repeat itself as some in the media and in politics spread bigotry and misinformation about trans people.
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But we're seeing history repeat itself as some in the media and in politics spread bigotry and misinformation about trans people.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Amnesty argued at the Supreme Court, in the For Women Scotland case, that all protections for homosexuality under the Equality Act be rendered meaningless and gay only associations be made unlawful.
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Jolyon Maugham visited my college this week
Some thoughts from a talk by a particularly odious man
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November 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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The women described a culture of fear where even seasoned correspondents did not dare veer from the Stonewall-mandated position on trans issues in case they were accused of “transphobia”. "… It felt like activism, not news.”
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Emails reveal BBC women complained over trans reporting
Messages dating back five years show female staff raised concerns with bosses but felt rebuffed or ignored
www.thetimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The women described a culture of fear where even seasoned correspondents did not dare veer from the Stonewall-mandated position on trans issues in case they were accused of “transphobia”. "… It felt like activism, not news.”
www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
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Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell: "A man who rapes or attempts to rape a woman, girl or other victim is, should be, and will be recorded by Police Scotland as a male."
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell: "A man who rapes or attempts to rape a woman, girl or other victim is, should be, and will be recorded by Police Scotland as a male."
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Prison guidelines on the housing of transgender prisoners are leaving women at risk, an MSP has claimed. www.holyrood.com/news/view,fe...
Female prisoners ‘at serious risk’ due to trans policy, MSP warns
Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the government was “carrying out assessments across legislation, guidance and po...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Prison guidelines on the housing of transgender prisoners are leaving women at risk, an MSP has claimed. www.holyrood.com/news/view,fe...