MayaSeveryn
@mayasev.bsky.social
Independent Councillor, politically non-aligned.
“The world we have created is a process of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking"
“The world we have created is a process of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking"
The EHRC, as notes taken in the meeting clearly show, had already decided to push for anti-trans legislation and had no intention of listening to challenges on the basis of Equality and Human Rights.
Which rather begs the question, what is the purpose of the Commission?
Which rather begs the question, what is the purpose of the Commission?
TACC Exposé : In 2023, a number of LGBTQ+ stakeholder groups, including TransActual and TransLucent, were invited to a dedicated meeting with the EHRC’s evidence team. Given the high stakes of the meeting and
December 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The EHRC, as notes taken in the meeting clearly show, had already decided to push for anti-trans legislation and had no intention of listening to challenges on the basis of Equality and Human Rights.
Which rather begs the question, what is the purpose of the Commission?
Which rather begs the question, what is the purpose of the Commission?
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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...?
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Unity is stronger than division.
That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.
#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.
#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Unity is stronger than division.
That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.
#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.
#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
For young people skills training offers the best long term career prospects.
By contrast, if your job dream is to sit at a pc shuffling and organising data then expect to be replaced by AI
By contrast, if your job dream is to sit at a pc shuffling and organising data then expect to be replaced by AI
Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades reut.rs/49Ldjiq
Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades
In a labour market where artificial intelligence is quickly transforming and sometimes replacing jobs, student Maryna Yaroshenko wanted to find a future-proof career that offered long-term stability.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM
For young people skills training offers the best long term career prospects.
By contrast, if your job dream is to sit at a pc shuffling and organising data then expect to be replaced by AI
By contrast, if your job dream is to sit at a pc shuffling and organising data then expect to be replaced by AI
SPS policy, similar to that in England and Wales, is that the locating of a transgender person in the prison estate should be considered on an individualised risk assessment basis to ensure that those with a history of violence against women will not be placed in a women's prison. No need to change.
The Scottish government says it plans to defend its prisons policy as feminist campaigners look to have it quashed
SNP fights to keep trans women in female prisons despite EHRC ruling
The Scottish government says it plans to defend its prisons policy as feminist campaigners look to have it quashed
www.thetimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
SPS policy, similar to that in England and Wales, is that the locating of a transgender person in the prison estate should be considered on an individualised risk assessment basis to ensure that those with a history of violence against women will not be placed in a women's prison. No need to change.
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Apparently there is a culture at the BBC "that too many of its staff have never considered the idea of 'gender identity' to be offensive to many people". Good for them.
I personally find it offensive that some people consider 'gender identity' offensive!
I personally find it offensive that some people consider 'gender identity' offensive!
The BBC has been “captured by a small group of [staff] promoting the Stonewall view” of the trans debate, according to a leaked document compiled by a former independent adviser ⬇️
BBC accused of suppressing negative transgender stories
Leaked dossier also reveals the broadcaster misled viewers with edited speech by President Trump and was biased against Israel
www.thetimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Apparently there is a culture at the BBC "that too many of its staff have never considered the idea of 'gender identity' to be offensive to many people". Good for them.
I personally find it offensive that some people consider 'gender identity' offensive!
I personally find it offensive that some people consider 'gender identity' offensive!
The undemocratic inherent defect in FPTP which means that votes are cast negatively against a ‘dislike’ rather than positively for a ’hope’. The UK deserves better; we deserve Proportional Representation.
More than half of Liberal Democrat voters and nearly half of Greens would back Labour to stop Reform winning key seats, YouGov analysis for The Times suggests ⬇️
Tactical voting could block Nigel Farage’s path to No 10, poll shows
www.thetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The undemocratic inherent defect in FPTP which means that votes are cast negatively against a ‘dislike’ rather than positively for a ’hope’. The UK deserves better; we deserve Proportional Representation.
The UK political duopoly is finished, thank goodness.
We now need a system which encourages positive voting for parties that should be elected, not negative voting solely to stop others.
We now need a system which encourages positive voting for parties that should be elected, not negative voting solely to stop others.
Recent elections in the Netherlands show how a proportional voting system can prevent extremists from taking power. Lessons for the UK? | Stephen McNair
How to tame the populists: lessons from the Netherlands
Recent elections in the Netherlands show how a proportional voting system can prevent extremists from taking power. Lessons for the UK?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The UK political duopoly is finished, thank goodness.
We now need a system which encourages positive voting for parties that should be elected, not negative voting solely to stop others.
We now need a system which encourages positive voting for parties that should be elected, not negative voting solely to stop others.
This. But in UK let’s make it mandatory from 40 spaces upwards.
South Korea has passed a law such that car parks with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar canopies and carports.
And it will be RETROSPECTIVE
Should our politicians follow suit rather than cover East Anglia's agricultural land?
And it will be RETROSPECTIVE
Should our politicians follow suit rather than cover East Anglia's agricultural land?
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This. But in UK let’s make it mandatory from 40 spaces upwards.
Liberal Democrats not being liberal or democratic! The LD leadership obvs cares neither for transsexuals‘ human rights nor their members’ wishes. The wisest action would have been to suspend gender quotas until such time as the SC judgement is reversed.
LibDems choose to ignore the unanimous decision by party members to not count quotas based on 'biological sex', and will do it anyway.
www.libdemvoice.org/prue-bray-i-...
www.libdemvoice.org/prue-bray-i-...
Prue Bray: I am so angry I almost can’t type
We are in the middle of elections for internal roles in the Federal party, and I am one of the candidates for President. Voting opens tomorrow. So, this morning, I sat down to write a piece about why…
www.libdemvoice.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Liberal Democrats not being liberal or democratic! The LD leadership obvs cares neither for transsexuals‘ human rights nor their members’ wishes. The wisest action would have been to suspend gender quotas until such time as the SC judgement is reversed.
Young people, in particular, must receive the support that they need. Being denied, or having serious difficulties and delays in being treated just makes things far worse and can lead on to serious personal issues.
The NHS must provide timely help for trans people along their journeys.
The NHS must provide timely help for trans people along their journeys.
🏳️⚧️ Every UK GIC's waiting list times, based on painstaking FOIs and research, are now available as part of our new investigation.
Most Trans+ people in the UK will wait more than a third of their adult life, and some will never receive care. Understand why:
👉 www.wearequeeraf.com/gender-clini...
Most Trans+ people in the UK will wait more than a third of their adult life, and some will never receive care. Understand why:
👉 www.wearequeeraf.com/gender-clini...
October 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Young people, in particular, must receive the support that they need. Being denied, or having serious difficulties and delays in being treated just makes things far worse and can lead on to serious personal issues.
The NHS must provide timely help for trans people along their journeys.
The NHS must provide timely help for trans people along their journeys.
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TransActual offers training for healthcare services and settings developed and delivered by our experienced trans led and run team, ensuring that trans people’s voices are central to the training you receive.
To find out more about the training we offer visit: transactual.org.uk/training/
To find out more about the training we offer visit: transactual.org.uk/training/
September 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
TransActual offers training for healthcare services and settings developed and delivered by our experienced trans led and run team, ensuring that trans people’s voices are central to the training you receive.
To find out more about the training we offer visit: transactual.org.uk/training/
To find out more about the training we offer visit: transactual.org.uk/training/
“Starmer urges Labour to unite and fight for his political life”; there fixed it for you.
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly.
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly.
Starmer urges Labour to unite for ‘fight of our lives’ ahead of conference on.ft.com/4pJficv
Keir Starmer urges Labour to unite for ‘fight of our lives’ ahead of conference
UK prime minister calls key Reform policy ‘racist’ as he focuses fire on Nigel Farage’s party
on.ft.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
“Starmer urges Labour to unite and fight for his political life”; there fixed it for you.
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly.
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly.
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We condemn recent comments by Wes Streeting MP, about trans people on hospital wards. We've written to remind him that anyone staying on a hospital ward should be treated with dignity. His proposals are unworkable and would almost certainly cause harm.
Statement: transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/09...
Statement: transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/09...
September 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We condemn recent comments by Wes Streeting MP, about trans people on hospital wards. We've written to remind him that anyone staying on a hospital ward should be treated with dignity. His proposals are unworkable and would almost certainly cause harm.
Statement: transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/09...
Statement: transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/09...
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We're working for a world where our organisation doesn't need to exist, but for now we're very much needed. You can join our group of monthly donors, set up a fundraiser (such as bake sale or sponsored run), or make a one off donation at: tinyurl.com/DonateTransA...
#Trans #TransFundraiser
#Trans #TransFundraiser
September 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We're working for a world where our organisation doesn't need to exist, but for now we're very much needed. You can join our group of monthly donors, set up a fundraiser (such as bake sale or sponsored run), or make a one off donation at: tinyurl.com/DonateTransA...
#Trans #TransFundraiser
#Trans #TransFundraiser
How odd that Starmer just decided to recognise Palestine. Almost as though someone was pulling his strings to line up a lucrative job. Anyway, good; being busy in Gaza might stop him interfering in UK.
Pal-ID incoming?
Pal-ID incoming?
Tony Blair being lined up to lead temporary Gaza administration - reports
Tony Blair being lined up to lead temporary Gaza administration - reports
Tony Blair is being lined up to lead a temporary administration in the Gaza Strip to oversee reconstruction after the war, according to reports.
news.sky.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
How odd that Starmer just decided to recognise Palestine. Almost as though someone was pulling his strings to line up a lucrative job. Anyway, good; being busy in Gaza might stop him interfering in UK.
Pal-ID incoming?
Pal-ID incoming?
So the answer is to introduce Digital ID? In a country which already has NI ID? For people coming from Europe which has already implemented Digital ID?
We already have rules, we’re just not enforcing them.
We already have rules, we’re just not enforcing them.
🔺 BREAKING: The UK population is estimated to have grown by more than three quarters of a million in the year to June 2024, the second largest annual numerical increase in more than 75 years
Migration pushes UK population to second biggest annual increase in 75 years
www.thetimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
So the answer is to introduce Digital ID? In a country which already has NI ID? For people coming from Europe which has already implemented Digital ID?
We already have rules, we’re just not enforcing them.
We already have rules, we’re just not enforcing them.
Is it uncharitable of me to not be bothered about flagshaggers, terfs and other right wing bigots endangering their life prospects by refusing vaccines?
Other than the impact upon their children and the NHS ofc
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Other than the impact upon their children and the NHS ofc
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Reform UK’s vaccine crankery is a dangerous threat to our national security
Vaccinations were first trialled in 1796 by Edward Jenner, a rural country doctor in Berkeley, in my constituency. He published the results of his work in 1798. Since their introduction, it is estimat...
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September 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Is it uncharitable of me to not be bothered about flagshaggers, terfs and other right wing bigots endangering their life prospects by refusing vaccines?
Other than the impact upon their children and the NHS ofc
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Other than the impact upon their children and the NHS ofc
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
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This has got to me a bit today so here we go.
No Rebecca we can't have a calm discussion for the way forward when one side's intention is to eliminate us, secondly the heat is coming from one side, it's the side accusing trans people of being paedophiles, rapists, cheats and predators.
1/26
No Rebecca we can't have a calm discussion for the way forward when one side's intention is to eliminate us, secondly the heat is coming from one side, it's the side accusing trans people of being paedophiles, rapists, cheats and predators.
1/26
For 6+years non stop, they have demonised every single one of us as predators, paedophiles and child mutilators. There can be no “conversations” with these ghouls.
September 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This has got to me a bit today so here we go.
No Rebecca we can't have a calm discussion for the way forward when one side's intention is to eliminate us, secondly the heat is coming from one side, it's the side accusing trans people of being paedophiles, rapists, cheats and predators.
1/26
No Rebecca we can't have a calm discussion for the way forward when one side's intention is to eliminate us, secondly the heat is coming from one side, it's the side accusing trans people of being paedophiles, rapists, cheats and predators.
1/26
No BBC!
Rowley did NOT call for law change!
He said the decision to arrest Linehan "was made within existing legislation which dictates that a threat to punch someone .. could be an offence" and that similar decisions will be made in future "unless the law and guidance is changed or clarified"
Rowley did NOT call for law change!
He said the decision to arrest Linehan "was made within existing legislation which dictates that a threat to punch someone .. could be an offence" and that similar decisions will be made in future "unless the law and guidance is changed or clarified"
September 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
No BBC!
Rowley did NOT call for law change!
He said the decision to arrest Linehan "was made within existing legislation which dictates that a threat to punch someone .. could be an offence" and that similar decisions will be made in future "unless the law and guidance is changed or clarified"
Rowley did NOT call for law change!
He said the decision to arrest Linehan "was made within existing legislation which dictates that a threat to punch someone .. could be an offence" and that similar decisions will be made in future "unless the law and guidance is changed or clarified"
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#Linehan was arrested using the laws of the land for tweets that incited violence against #trans women and inciting hatred against a group with a protected status.
It's called karma, the long tail of the concequences of your action.
Free speech is not freedom from the consequences of your speech.
It's called karma, the long tail of the concequences of your action.
Free speech is not freedom from the consequences of your speech.
When I was announced as the lead in a Doctor Who spinoff in 2023 Graham Linehan tweeted about me for TWO DAYS, tagging the BBC and others to say that I am pro-child abuse and they shouldn't work with me.
September 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Trans people have been around your whole life. You’ve been sharing bathrooms with them your whole life. They’ve been in your communities your whole life. They’ve even been playing sport your whole life.
And you didn’t care *at all* till a few years ago when every right wing org decided you should
And you didn’t care *at all* till a few years ago when every right wing org decided you should
September 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Trans people have been around your whole life. You’ve been sharing bathrooms with them your whole life. They’ve been in your communities your whole life. They’ve even been playing sport your whole life.
And you didn’t care *at all* till a few years ago when every right wing org decided you should
And you didn’t care *at all* till a few years ago when every right wing org decided you should
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When 'for all purposes' meant just that, including the SDA 1975.
"The Government has always intended that, once a full gender recognition certificate is issued to an applicant, the person's gender becomes for all purposes the acquired gender"
"The Government has always intended that, once a full gender recognition certificate is issued to an applicant, the person's gender becomes for all purposes the acquired gender"
September 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM
When 'for all purposes' meant just that, including the SDA 1975.
"The Government has always intended that, once a full gender recognition certificate is issued to an applicant, the person's gender becomes for all purposes the acquired gender"
"The Government has always intended that, once a full gender recognition certificate is issued to an applicant, the person's gender becomes for all purposes the acquired gender"