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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 8d

I'm horrified by the news this morning. My thoughts are with the victims, their friends and families and Manchester's Jewish community.

Manchester Liberal Democrats @mcrlibdems.uk · 8d

We're horrified to hear the news of this attack today, especially on Yom Kippur. Our thoughts are with the victims of today's attack and Manchester's Jewish community. Manchester is no place for hate, and we stand united against it.

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 8d

Horrified and appalled by the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

My thoughts are with the victims, our brave emergency services and the entire Jewish community.

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 11d

A friend and I are going to a stream a Vatsim flight :) www.twitch.tv/cnorthwood

cnorthwood - Twitch

Flying on Vatsim (Chris and Emily go to Copenhagen)

www.twitch.tv

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 15d

Never thought I'd see the day when Labour came third in Manchester. A big challenge for us @mcrlibdems.uk elsewhere in the city now to make sure we work as hard as we can to keep Reform out whilst Labour collapse. Join us mcrlibdems.uk/join

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 15d

thank you, much appreciated. I'm pleased to have been able to work constructively with Astrid, Rob and Anastasia over the past few years!

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 16d

Thank you, the solidarity is appreciated!

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 16d

I see people are upset that I won an award for women because I'm the wrong type of woman. I was moved and honoured to have been awarded this by the party's women's group, and that the Lib Dems at all levels have my back and I will continue to fight for liberalism and my community.

Chris Northwood holds a glass award that says The Patsy Calton Award 2025 Liberal Democrats on it in front of a progress pride flag.

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 16d

I'm not a man - I transitioned several years ago. I'm extremely disappointed to receive such a bigoted comment from you Martin given that we've worked together in the past with BarCamp. I hope you can reflect as to why you felt the need to send a message that presumably was only intended to hurt?

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 16d

We, the Liberal Democrats only official women's group, wholeheartedly stand by the amazing Woman that Cllr Chris Northwood is.

She is an inspiration to many within the party with her dedication to the party and her constituents.

She is a very deserving winner.

Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 16d

The Express asked us about awarding the Patsy Carlton Prize to Cllr Chris Northwood. We responded:

"This prize acknowledged an exceptional woman in Cllr Chris Northwood. The message it sends to women members and voters is that the Liberal Democrats honour and value all of our women members."

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 17d

Very proud to have been awarded the Patsy Calton Award at today's #LDConf. Very moved by those who nominated me and that I've inspired others. I've just tried to do the best job I can.

I am wearing a t shirt saying Elect The Dolls and holding a shield given by two presenters

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 20d

Doing a look inspired by @tothatzoey.net for #LDConf

Chris Northwood, a blonde trans woman smiles into the camera wearing Pride flag earrings made from Lego studs and black t shirt in the style of "Protect The Dolls" that instead says Elect The Dolls

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 23d

And whilst my world collapses around me I make plans to fly online with a friend in VATSIM tonight because else else is there today. Two trans pilots in a virtual cockpit making our own space.

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 23d

Shon Faye has captured it all so well. It just feels impossible now. shonfaye.substack.com/p/well-its-o...

well, it's over

a brief eulogy for the "trans rights" movement

shonfaye.substack.com

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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 29d

A huge well done to Rebecca for her work on this, and thank you for JPAC to listening to her concerns.

While the NHS is complaining of blood donation shortages, it should not be inventing barriers for LGBT+ folks who are willing to donate.

Rebecca Jones 🔶 @rebeccajones03.bsky.social · 29d

BREAKING NEWS:

I am thrilled to be able to report that after a discussion with JPAC, JPAC has agreed to update it's position statement to make it clear that trans people haemoglobin levels should be tested against their hormonal levels, not their Sex at Birth.

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Rebecca Jones 🔶 @rebeccajones03.bsky.social · Aug 22

Attention UK Based people, I need YOU to help me challenge NHS Blood & Transplants policies towards Trans & Non-Binary people.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · Sep 5

This is now a crucial time for trans rights in the UK, and I won't lie - I'm scared.

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · Sep 5

I've written to my MP, Lucy Powell, to ask her to stand up for Manchester Central's trans community and ensure Parliamentary scrutiny of the new EHRC code of practice.

Dear Lucy Powell,

I write off the back of media reports that the Equality and Human Rights Commission has in the last few days submitted an updated Code of Practice for ministerial approval.

The draft Code of Practice, if implemented, risks devastating the lives of the many trans people you represent in your constituency, including myself. It would make it impossible for us to live our lives without putting ourselves in dangerous situations, or having to constantly out ourselves. It is crucial that the Code of Practice now receives Parliamentary scrutiny, both to ensure that the EHRC do not undermine the intent of Parliament when it introduced the Equality Act in 2010 in implementing changes that go beyond the Supreme Court ruling, and to ensure that the EHRC have correctly protected the rights of trans people in the code, following the Supreme Court's statement that our rights remain protected.

I have attached the briefing from the Trans Solidarity Alliance which contains more information on the impact of the draft code being implemented. Parliament has a crucial role in scrutinising this work and ensuring that the final code fixes the many issues of the draft. As Leader of the House of Commons, you have an important role in helping ensure that time is made for this scrutiny, and upholding the integrity of Parliament and its intent with the Equality Act.

Manchester Central's trans population is depending on you today to do this. To let a code be implemented without scrutiny puts our ability to live normal lives at risk.

Yours sincerely,

Councillor Chris Northwood (she/her)
Liberal Democrat councillor in Ancoats & Beswick

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · Sep 3

We're now at the point where BBC News openly repeats slurs for trans women without quotation marks and without challenge. I've made yet another complaint to the BBC, but given how that usually goes...

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · Sep 1

Palestine Action gets classified as a terrorist organisation by Labour, but working for an organisation which is actually terrorising trans people in the UK gets you a job in Number 10.

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🦇🤘 Rigg-or mortis 🔶️🏳️‍🌈 @rigg.lgbt · Aug 29

Do please read this thread by my lovely friend Sarah if you want to know why I keep banging on about trans rights

Sarah has a suggestion @goatsarah.org · Aug 29

I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · Aug 28

Everything in this letter is rooted in common sense and clear morals. I'd hope this should be the bar for every organisation to meet, but I'm constantly disappointed.

Alexandra Lanes @ajlanes.bsky.social · Aug 28

This, from the Quakers, is a pretty good example of how to resist pressure from bigot lobbying groups. Effectively “we legally can allow trans people to use the loo, we morally should, and we tried it and nothing bad happened”

www.quaker.org.uk

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · Aug 27

Tom Clancy's Enemies of Dorley Hall

Meaux de Wittyreferencename @therealmo.bsky.social · Aug 27

Ruin any book by adding "Tom Clancy's" to the title

Tom Clancy's Babysitters Club

FreeLinkophant sHELLey B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛 @shelleybwoke.bsky.social · Aug 27

Ruin any book by adding "Tom Clancy's" to the title

Tom Clancy's The Hotel New Hampshire

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · Aug 23

Outside the Midland

Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · Aug 23

Will cheer you as you pass!

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Rebecca Jones 🔶 @rebeccajones03.bsky.social · Aug 22

Attention UK Based people, I need YOU to help me challenge NHS Blood & Transplants policies towards Trans & Non-Binary people.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rA…

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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · Aug 20

I always got round that by saying "all the knives we run with are blunt - this is enforced by making sure we never run with knives"

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · Aug 20

Every single mainstream media outlet LIED and LIED and LIED about almost every aspect of the Marks & Spencer non-story.

Organised transphobia is basically a lie machine, it cannot engage in its campaign against trans people’s lives without systematic dishonesty.

TACC @tacc.org.uk · Aug 19

Information relating to the M&S complaint, reportedly from the trans woman whom the complaint was about. Almost everything claimed in recent articles is extremely inaccurate. 1/

Text post screenshot. A transgender M&S manager addresses recent articles about them. They recount an interaction in the lingerie section where they offered help to a woman and teen. The customer declined, and the manager, who isn't a bra fitter, proceeded to put away returns. Weeks later, a complaint was filed citing the manager's "deep booming masculine voice" and "masculine facial features." The manager clarifies they never offered bra fitting advice and that their colleagues are supportive. The manager's boss dismissed the complaint, affirming their support. The manager expresses distress over the complaint's personal attacks.

A screenshot of a text post from a trans woman detailing her positive experiences working at M&S after undergoing Facial Feminisation Surgery. She describes receiving support from colleagues and management, including gifts and messages, after the surgery. The post addresses a newspaper article that insinuated M&S was not supportive, clarifying that the company has been overwhelmingly supportive. The author emphasizes that M&S allows any colleague to train as a bra fitter and any customer to book an appointment, regardless of gender identity. She also clarifies that the lingerie department and walkway to menswear are not "women only" spaces and that she does not enter occupied fitting rooms. The author concludes by stating that M&S respects her as a trans woman and a valued colleague, and that the real issue is tabloid newspapers twisting stories for profit.

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