Claire's Trans Talks
@clairestranstalks.bsky.social
Education, Research & Advocacy about & for Transgender & Non-Binary People. Views my own.
https://linktr.ee/CTransTalks
https://linktr.ee/CTransTalks
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In 2021 I had the honour of taking part in TedX Bath, where I talked about how trans people are dehumanised.
Since then its only got worse. Much, much worse.
https://youtu.be/48jC1E0Y5sw
Since then its only got worse. Much, much worse.
https://youtu.be/48jC1E0Y5sw
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We are pleased to announce that we have secured 10s of 1000s of pounds (so far) to buy property that will form the start of a social housing system for trans people in the UK.
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a man wearing a helmet stands in front of a house with a garage
ALT: a man wearing a helmet stands in front of a house with a garage
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December 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
We are pleased to announce that we have secured 10s of 1000s of pounds (so far) to buy property that will form the start of a social housing system for trans people in the UK.
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This week two legal judgements, concerning employers based in Scotland, have shown that employers are not obliged to exclude trans people from facilities that align with their gender.
Full statement: transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/12...
#Trans #Nonbinary #EqualityAct #EHRC
Full statement: transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/12...
#Trans #Nonbinary #EqualityAct #EHRC
December 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This week two legal judgements, concerning employers based in Scotland, have shown that employers are not obliged to exclude trans people from facilities that align with their gender.
Full statement: transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/12...
#Trans #Nonbinary #EqualityAct #EHRC
Full statement: transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/12...
#Trans #Nonbinary #EqualityAct #EHRC
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Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board and another (judgment and summary) - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Case number: 4104864/2024 Employment Tribunal, Scotland 8 December 2025 Before: Employment Judge A KempTribunal Member L BrownTribunal Member C Russell Between: Mrs Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board...
www.judiciary.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
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Last week I was invited to give a key-note speech at AUSPATH (Australian Professional Association for Transgender Health). It wasn't recorded but I'm sharing some of my presentation content in my blog here:
growinguptransgender.com/2025/12/08/a...
growinguptransgender.com/2025/12/08/a...
AUSPATH KEY-NOTE SPEECH
In late November I attended the AUSPATH (Australian Association of Transgender Health) conference in Tasmania, Australia. I had been invited as the key-note speaker on the first full day of the con…
growinguptransgender.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Last week I was invited to give a key-note speech at AUSPATH (Australian Professional Association for Transgender Health). It wasn't recorded but I'm sharing some of my presentation content in my blog here:
growinguptransgender.com/2025/12/08/a...
growinguptransgender.com/2025/12/08/a...
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New Podcast Episode: Dodge, Delay and Spin
In this Episode:
Leaked EHRC guidance
The PATHWAYS Trial
The Levy Review
And more
Check it out here:
whatthetrans.com/p145/
In this Episode:
Leaked EHRC guidance
The PATHWAYS Trial
The Levy Review
And more
Check it out here:
whatthetrans.com/p145/
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New Podcast Episode: Dodge, Delay and Spin
In this Episode:
Leaked EHRC guidance
The PATHWAYS Trial
The Levy Review
And more
Check it out here:
whatthetrans.com/p145/
In this Episode:
Leaked EHRC guidance
The PATHWAYS Trial
The Levy Review
And more
Check it out here:
whatthetrans.com/p145/
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Update on The Esse House Education Program: subsidised private tuition for just £2/hour during the trial.
Link: The Esse House School | Esse House share.google/X5oi8GqoE2jG...
Link: The Esse House School | Esse House share.google/X5oi8GqoE2jG...
December 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Update on The Esse House Education Program: subsidised private tuition for just £2/hour during the trial.
Link: The Esse House School | Esse House share.google/X5oi8GqoE2jG...
Link: The Esse House School | Esse House share.google/X5oi8GqoE2jG...
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NION has reached 68,098 signatures. Let’s get this to 70,000!!
And if you haven’t heard @theguiltyfeminist.bsky.social podcast, you need to have it on your ‘must listen’ list.
And if you haven’t heard @theguiltyfeminist.bsky.social podcast, you need to have it on your ‘must listen’ list.
We’ve just had a great time at the recording of @theguiltyfeminist.bsky.social podcast at @sohotheatre.bsky.social 🎙️
A huge THANK YOU to @dfdubz.bsky.social and Russell T Davies for supporting our letter - Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community 🫶🏼
✍️ Sign here: notinourname.org.uk
A huge THANK YOU to @dfdubz.bsky.social and Russell T Davies for supporting our letter - Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community 🫶🏼
✍️ Sign here: notinourname.org.uk
December 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
NION has reached 68,098 signatures. Let’s get this to 70,000!!
And if you haven’t heard @theguiltyfeminist.bsky.social podcast, you need to have it on your ‘must listen’ list.
And if you haven’t heard @theguiltyfeminist.bsky.social podcast, you need to have it on your ‘must listen’ list.
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A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
My wife : 'You cant open the xmas sweets, its not xmas!'
Me : points to xmas tree, lights, garlands, tinsel on every surface, multiple xmas gonks who seem to reproduce, advent calendars, and xmas movie on the tv...
'Really?'
Me : points to xmas tree, lights, garlands, tinsel on every surface, multiple xmas gonks who seem to reproduce, advent calendars, and xmas movie on the tv...
'Really?'
December 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
My wife : 'You cant open the xmas sweets, its not xmas!'
Me : points to xmas tree, lights, garlands, tinsel on every surface, multiple xmas gonks who seem to reproduce, advent calendars, and xmas movie on the tv...
'Really?'
Me : points to xmas tree, lights, garlands, tinsel on every surface, multiple xmas gonks who seem to reproduce, advent calendars, and xmas movie on the tv...
'Really?'
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Trans ban: Good Law Project fights back with legal action against bullies
The Good Law Project is warning that organisations’ decisions to exclude trans women could actually be unlawful (ahem, Girlguiding and Women’s Institute). It has now decided to challenge the trans ban. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The Good Law Project is warning that organisations’ decisions to exclude trans women could actually be unlawful (ahem, Girlguiding and Women’s Institute). It has now decided to challenge the trans ban. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Trans ban: Good Law Project fights back with legal action against bullies
The Good Law Project launches legal action against the UK’s growing trans ban—because the only way to stop bullies is to stand up to them
www.thecanary.co
December 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Trans ban: Good Law Project fights back with legal action against bullies
The Good Law Project is warning that organisations’ decisions to exclude trans women could actually be unlawful (ahem, Girlguiding and Women’s Institute). It has now decided to challenge the trans ban. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The Good Law Project is warning that organisations’ decisions to exclude trans women could actually be unlawful (ahem, Girlguiding and Women’s Institute). It has now decided to challenge the trans ban. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Side note : the BBC originally downplaying the extent of NHS conversion abuse practices?
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Never would have seen that coming.
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Never would have seen that coming.
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[CN: Conversion therapy, torture, medical abuse, child abuse]
The people responsible for these practices at this scale were, frankly, extremely lucky that LGBTQ+ people were willing to accept it stopping and not the brutal revenge they'd have been justified in taking.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The people responsible for these practices at this scale were, frankly, extremely lucky that LGBTQ+ people were willing to accept it stopping and not the brutal revenge they'd have been justified in taking.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Side note : the BBC originally downplaying the extent of NHS conversion abuse practices?
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Never would have seen that coming.
</sarc>
<sarc>
Never would have seen that coming.
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What happened this week with the WI and Guides is disgusting and frankly harmful, but does have a potential upside in the mid/long term.
Both will create a whole new swathe of activists and allies determined to correct matters, bringing even more pressure to bear on organisations & politicians.
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Both will create a whole new swathe of activists and allies determined to correct matters, bringing even more pressure to bear on organisations & politicians.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
What happened this week with the WI and Guides is disgusting and frankly harmful, but does have a potential upside in the mid/long term.
Both will create a whole new swathe of activists and allies determined to correct matters, bringing even more pressure to bear on organisations & politicians.
1/
Both will create a whole new swathe of activists and allies determined to correct matters, bringing even more pressure to bear on organisations & politicians.
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Starting this weekend, my activity on here is going to seriously reduce & doing activism stuff is basically going to cease for at least the next 3-6 months.
Dealing with some (positive) life changes that will take up a large amount of time & energy.
I'll still be checking in, but dont expect much!
Dealing with some (positive) life changes that will take up a large amount of time & energy.
I'll still be checking in, but dont expect much!
December 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Starting this weekend, my activity on here is going to seriously reduce & doing activism stuff is basically going to cease for at least the next 3-6 months.
Dealing with some (positive) life changes that will take up a large amount of time & energy.
I'll still be checking in, but dont expect much!
Dealing with some (positive) life changes that will take up a large amount of time & energy.
I'll still be checking in, but dont expect much!
Cant say im surprised at this, Streeting is a nasty little ideologue.
In some ways Im glad i got my diagnosis, and meds gave me the space to learn to live / adapt with ADHD after 50 years of zero help.
Thankfully i dont need the meds any more as I can cope - good support - but not everyone can.
In some ways Im glad i got my diagnosis, and meds gave me the space to learn to live / adapt with ADHD after 50 years of zero help.
Thankfully i dont need the meds any more as I can cope - good support - but not everyone can.
What, you thought they'd stop at trans people?
Why is Wes Streeting coming for my ADHD medication?
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Cant say im surprised at this, Streeting is a nasty little ideologue.
In some ways Im glad i got my diagnosis, and meds gave me the space to learn to live / adapt with ADHD after 50 years of zero help.
Thankfully i dont need the meds any more as I can cope - good support - but not everyone can.
In some ways Im glad i got my diagnosis, and meds gave me the space to learn to live / adapt with ADHD after 50 years of zero help.
Thankfully i dont need the meds any more as I can cope - good support - but not everyone can.
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TRANS EXILE NETWORK and TACC RELEASE OPEN LETTER TO GUIDES
Today TEN and TACC have sent an OPEN letter to Girlguiding UK together with releasing a Press release, in the light of the organisation's adoption of contested Gender Critical Ideology. It raises child protection concerns.
Today TEN and TACC have sent an OPEN letter to Girlguiding UK together with releasing a Press release, in the light of the organisation's adoption of contested Gender Critical Ideology. It raises child protection concerns.
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
TRANS EXILE NETWORK and TACC RELEASE OPEN LETTER TO GUIDES
Today TEN and TACC have sent an OPEN letter to Girlguiding UK together with releasing a Press release, in the light of the organisation's adoption of contested Gender Critical Ideology. It raises child protection concerns.
Today TEN and TACC have sent an OPEN letter to Girlguiding UK together with releasing a Press release, in the light of the organisation's adoption of contested Gender Critical Ideology. It raises child protection concerns.
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BREAKING: Employee who demand a trans-exclusive toilet policy loses employment tribunal. All claims, direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, and 1992 Regs, dismissed.
Judgment: www.gov.uk/employment-t...
Judgment: www.gov.uk/employment-t...
B M Kelly v Leonardo UK Ltd: 8001497/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
www.gov.uk
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
BREAKING: Employee who demand a trans-exclusive toilet policy loses employment tribunal. All claims, direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, and 1992 Regs, dismissed.
Judgment: www.gov.uk/employment-t...
Judgment: www.gov.uk/employment-t...
I know a trans woman directly affected by the WI decision.
So far shes acted like the systematic, institutional stripping of her rights over the last few years does not affect her.
Maybe she will wake up now, but i doubt it.
So far shes acted like the systematic, institutional stripping of her rights over the last few years does not affect her.
Maybe she will wake up now, but i doubt it.
December 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I know a trans woman directly affected by the WI decision.
So far shes acted like the systematic, institutional stripping of her rights over the last few years does not affect her.
Maybe she will wake up now, but i doubt it.
So far shes acted like the systematic, institutional stripping of her rights over the last few years does not affect her.
Maybe she will wake up now, but i doubt it.
And its a decision that will haunt Labour electorally for as long as they exist as a political entity.
Which by current performance probably wont be long.
Which by current performance probably wont be long.
A Labour government passed the Equality Act. A Labour government was in power when the Supreme Court interpreted it to not mean what ministers at the time were clear it was intended to mean. The Labour government response should have been to legislate to fix it. Not doing so was a cowardly betrayal.
December 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
And its a decision that will haunt Labour electorally for as long as they exist as a political entity.
Which by current performance probably wont be long.
Which by current performance probably wont be long.
Been saying this since basically I came out almist 10 years ago.
Labour had the opportunity to Leveson 2 the problem into oblivion, but instead sold its soul to the far right media for an election endorsement.
Which worked well, not.
Noone listened then, and noones listening now.
Labour had the opportunity to Leveson 2 the problem into oblivion, but instead sold its soul to the far right media for an election endorsement.
Which worked well, not.
Noone listened then, and noones listening now.
So it's not, and never has been about "self id". Instead it shows the desperate need for effective media regulation, a better understanding of the need for and basis of human rights, and a media which was willing to dig underneath and challenge simplistic soundbites. 10/11
December 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Been saying this since basically I came out almist 10 years ago.
Labour had the opportunity to Leveson 2 the problem into oblivion, but instead sold its soul to the far right media for an election endorsement.
Which worked well, not.
Noone listened then, and noones listening now.
Labour had the opportunity to Leveson 2 the problem into oblivion, but instead sold its soul to the far right media for an election endorsement.
Which worked well, not.
Noone listened then, and noones listening now.
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One of the girl guide leaders has set up this petition to oppose the decision - there's a lot of backlash from within girl guiding www.change.org/p/allow-tran...?
Sign the Petition
Allow transgender women and girls back into GirlGuiding UK
www.change.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
One of the girl guide leaders has set up this petition to oppose the decision - there's a lot of backlash from within girl guiding www.change.org/p/allow-tran...?
In London today.
Visited Fortnum & Mason's for the first time ever, good job I dont work around there or the cheese straws & cinammon buns would bankrupt me.
Ladies loos are also quite nice, had a really nice xmas handwash & moisturiser!
Visited Fortnum & Mason's for the first time ever, good job I dont work around there or the cheese straws & cinammon buns would bankrupt me.
Ladies loos are also quite nice, had a really nice xmas handwash & moisturiser!
December 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
In London today.
Visited Fortnum & Mason's for the first time ever, good job I dont work around there or the cheese straws & cinammon buns would bankrupt me.
Ladies loos are also quite nice, had a really nice xmas handwash & moisturiser!
Visited Fortnum & Mason's for the first time ever, good job I dont work around there or the cheese straws & cinammon buns would bankrupt me.
Ladies loos are also quite nice, had a really nice xmas handwash & moisturiser!
Decided to unfollow the Greens & @zackpolanski.bsky.social.
Green 'leadership' on issues affecting trans people is little more that performative showboating, showing no understanding of nor willingness to engage meaningfully in addressing those issues.
Its also turning into a cult of personality.
Green 'leadership' on issues affecting trans people is little more that performative showboating, showing no understanding of nor willingness to engage meaningfully in addressing those issues.
Its also turning into a cult of personality.
November 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Decided to unfollow the Greens & @zackpolanski.bsky.social.
Green 'leadership' on issues affecting trans people is little more that performative showboating, showing no understanding of nor willingness to engage meaningfully in addressing those issues.
Its also turning into a cult of personality.
Green 'leadership' on issues affecting trans people is little more that performative showboating, showing no understanding of nor willingness to engage meaningfully in addressing those issues.
Its also turning into a cult of personality.
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An extraordinary thing, this.
A line up of stars performing at Wembley Arena to show their love and solidarity with the trans community and in aid of Good Law Project and Not A Phase.
Register now for tickets.
www.transmissionlive.uk
A line up of stars performing at Wembley Arena to show their love and solidarity with the trans community and in aid of Good Law Project and Not A Phase.
Register now for tickets.
www.transmissionlive.uk
Trans Mission - Wednesday 11th March
Mighty Hoopla and Olly Alexander team up for a Trans Mission: an all-star solidarity concert for the trans community at OVO Arena Wembley
www.transmissionlive.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
An extraordinary thing, this.
A line up of stars performing at Wembley Arena to show their love and solidarity with the trans community and in aid of Good Law Project and Not A Phase.
Register now for tickets.
www.transmissionlive.uk
A line up of stars performing at Wembley Arena to show their love and solidarity with the trans community and in aid of Good Law Project and Not A Phase.
Register now for tickets.
www.transmissionlive.uk
@transgreens.bsky.social
Looks like @zackpolanski.bsky.social has hidden this reply from the post.
So much for allyship or engaging with the trans community, let alone doing so meaningfully.
Looks like ill be cancelling membership.
Looks like @zackpolanski.bsky.social has hidden this reply from the post.
So much for allyship or engaging with the trans community, let alone doing so meaningfully.
Looks like ill be cancelling membership.
When are you going to engage meaninfully on the issues affecting trans people in the UK?
Seems a bit more important than goofing about.
Seems a bit more important than goofing about.
November 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
@transgreens.bsky.social
Looks like @zackpolanski.bsky.social has hidden this reply from the post.
So much for allyship or engaging with the trans community, let alone doing so meaningfully.
Looks like ill be cancelling membership.
Looks like @zackpolanski.bsky.social has hidden this reply from the post.
So much for allyship or engaging with the trans community, let alone doing so meaningfully.
Looks like ill be cancelling membership.
Just dropped half a pain au chocolat down my cleavage.
So, hows your day going?
So, hows your day going?
November 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Just dropped half a pain au chocolat down my cleavage.
So, hows your day going?
So, hows your day going?