Carolyn Mercer
@carolynmmercer.bsky.social
Retired Headteacher et al.
Privileged to spend this afternoon with Social Workers online presenting about Equity.
November 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Privileged to spend this afternoon with Social Workers online presenting about Equity.
Reposted by Carolyn Mercer
“MPs’ problem with the EHRC guidance was not that it failed to address every conceivable scenario, but that it set out fundamentally unworkable instructions to businesses that go far beyond what the supreme court actually ruled, and which places them at risk of costly litigation.” - Rachel Taylor MP
Equality commission’s guidance after sex ruling is fundamentally unworkable | Letter
Letters: The EHRC has ignored warnings about the contradiction between possibly being sued for challenging someone’s gender versus being sued for failing to, says Rachel Taylor MP
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
“MPs’ problem with the EHRC guidance was not that it failed to address every conceivable scenario, but that it set out fundamentally unworkable instructions to businesses that go far beyond what the supreme court actually ruled, and which places them at risk of costly litigation.” - Rachel Taylor MP
Reposted by Carolyn Mercer
👇Today, I asked the Leader of the House what scrutiny Parliament will have over the EHRC’s forthcoming code of practice and statutory guidance.
I welcome her confirmation that the Government will provide opportunities for such parliamentary scrutiny.
I welcome her confirmation that the Government will provide opportunities for such parliamentary scrutiny.
September 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
👇Today, I asked the Leader of the House what scrutiny Parliament will have over the EHRC’s forthcoming code of practice and statutory guidance.
I welcome her confirmation that the Government will provide opportunities for such parliamentary scrutiny.
I welcome her confirmation that the Government will provide opportunities for such parliamentary scrutiny.
Recent reflections... @GoodMorningBritain #banconversionpractice
August 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Recent reflections... @GoodMorningBritain #banconversionpractice
Just a thought… WARNING: attempt at humour alert
If Francis Rossi set up fundraising for his band where you paid £1 to listen to one of their songs from his new Italian album could it be called… wait for it…
… A Quid Pro Quo?!
If Francis Rossi set up fundraising for his band where you paid £1 to listen to one of their songs from his new Italian album could it be called… wait for it…
… A Quid Pro Quo?!
August 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Just a thought… WARNING: attempt at humour alert
If Francis Rossi set up fundraising for his band where you paid £1 to listen to one of their songs from his new Italian album could it be called… wait for it…
… A Quid Pro Quo?!
If Francis Rossi set up fundraising for his band where you paid £1 to listen to one of their songs from his new Italian album could it be called… wait for it…
… A Quid Pro Quo?!
Now been watched 700k times.
Individuals speaking out is often needed to offer a counterbalance to the screaming of well-funded bigots. But, remember your own health and well-being is even more important! Take care.
youtu.be/Xvu-_PnV_3o?...
Individuals speaking out is often needed to offer a counterbalance to the screaming of well-funded bigots. But, remember your own health and well-being is even more important! Take care.
youtu.be/Xvu-_PnV_3o?...
August 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Now been watched 700k times.
Individuals speaking out is often needed to offer a counterbalance to the screaming of well-funded bigots. But, remember your own health and well-being is even more important! Take care.
youtu.be/Xvu-_PnV_3o?...
Individuals speaking out is often needed to offer a counterbalance to the screaming of well-funded bigots. But, remember your own health and well-being is even more important! Take care.
youtu.be/Xvu-_PnV_3o?...
“Hell hath no fury…”https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-uk-rupert-lowe-farage-no-charges-b2750736.html
May 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
“Hell hath no fury…”https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-uk-rupert-lowe-farage-no-charges-b2750736.html
We keep spreading real first-hand experiences! Please ignore the vitriolic misinformation and value humanity! youtu.be/Xvu-_PnV_3o?...
May 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We keep spreading real first-hand experiences! Please ignore the vitriolic misinformation and value humanity! youtu.be/Xvu-_PnV_3o?...
Reposted by Carolyn Mercer
🧵 “Their role is interpreting parliament’s intention and, in so far as they’ve sought to interpret parliament’s intention, I’m pointing out what I know about what parliament’s intention was, which was not the conclusions they have come to,” 1/3
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Court ruling on ‘woman’ at odds with UK Equality Act aim, says ex-civil servant
Giving trans and biological women same sex discrimination rights was ‘clear premise’, says official who helped draft act
www.theguardian.com
April 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🧵 “Their role is interpreting parliament’s intention and, in so far as they’ve sought to interpret parliament’s intention, I’m pointing out what I know about what parliament’s intention was, which was not the conclusions they have come to,” 1/3
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
What can I say…?!
“Informal Usage: The word "trump" is used in a British English context to describe the act of releasing gas from the bowels.
Synonym: It's a synonym for "fart" in this informal sense.
Example: "Someone just trumped" or "Did you just do a trump?"
“Informal Usage: The word "trump" is used in a British English context to describe the act of releasing gas from the bowels.
Synonym: It's a synonym for "fart" in this informal sense.
Example: "Someone just trumped" or "Did you just do a trump?"
April 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
What can I say…?!
“Informal Usage: The word "trump" is used in a British English context to describe the act of releasing gas from the bowels.
Synonym: It's a synonym for "fart" in this informal sense.
Example: "Someone just trumped" or "Did you just do a trump?"
“Informal Usage: The word "trump" is used in a British English context to describe the act of releasing gas from the bowels.
Synonym: It's a synonym for "fart" in this informal sense.
Example: "Someone just trumped" or "Did you just do a trump?"
Originally posted 9 years ago and still true!
April 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Originally posted 9 years ago and still true!
Reposted by Carolyn Mercer
“In 2023 in the UK, there were 6,522 stories relating to trans+ people in mainstream titles. That's almost 18 stories a day with a majority having negative framing.”
Why are brands still advertising on these platforms???
www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/time...
Why are brands still advertising on these platforms???
www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/time...
Time for Sky to get its head out of the clouds
Pressure mounts on Ofcom and Sky to take action to end GB News’ campaign of hate.
www.campaignlive.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“In 2023 in the UK, there were 6,522 stories relating to trans+ people in mainstream titles. That's almost 18 stories a day with a majority having negative framing.”
Why are brands still advertising on these platforms???
www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/time...
Why are brands still advertising on these platforms???
www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/time...
“As tears go by”
Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78
Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78
January 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“As tears go by”
Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78
Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78
We are all unique and yet that which joins us together is far more than what separates us - unless we choose it!
January 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We are all unique and yet that which joins us together is far more than what separates us - unless we choose it!
Reposted by Carolyn Mercer
Pity Farage wasn’t asked about this - he should be forced to own it @bbclaurak.bsky.social @theneweuropean.bsky.social
January 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Pity Farage wasn’t asked about this - he should be forced to own it @bbclaurak.bsky.social @theneweuropean.bsky.social