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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 10h

Wes is happy to abuse women when it suits him

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 10h

The council told me about this yesterday, before any windows were damaged

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 10h

Wes is happy to abuse women when it suits him

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 11h

Please apologise to the building for calling it brutalism. You made it cry seagull poo

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 14h

I was personally promised the council would fly the trans flag months ago. Yesterday I was told they forgot to do it and there's nothing anyone can do to rectify their mistake.

Trans Pride Brighton @transpridebrighton.bsky.social · 15h

5/7 We’re also disappointed that Brighton & Hove City Council promised to fly the trans flag over both town halls this weekend in solidarity, then backed out, citing Black History Month. As if intersectionality doesn’t exist. Once again, our community is pushed aside by institutions.

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 15h

Terfs out!

Trans Pride Brighton @transpridebrighton.bsky.social · 15h

🧵 1/7 Last night, a trans-led direct action group, Bash Back, damaged windows at the Brighton Centre in response to it hosting the Filia Conference. To be clear: TPB had no involvement in this and doesn’t coordinate with Bash Back. Our organising centres community safety and collective empowerment.

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 17h

I hope they wore eye protection

BASH BACK @bashback.bsky.social · 20h

BREAKING: BASH BACK TARGET FiLiA ANTI-TRANS CONFERENCE

The conference, whose alumni include J.K. Rowling, this year hosts hate groups LGBAlliance and Transgender Trend, along with the director of Scottish Lesbians, one of the groups responsible for April's segregationist Supreme Court ruling.

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 17h

Lol

Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 1d

Our city is being invaded by transphobes. Allowing this conference to go ahead represents a failure of leadership and safeguarding by the Brighton Centre and Brighton Council.

Statement by @transpridebrighton.bsky.social on the TERF conference this weekend.

www.scenemag.co.uk/our-city-is-...

"Our city is being invaded by transphobes this weekend." Trans Pride Brighton issues statement ahead of "anti-trans" Filia Conference

This weekend the Brighton Centre will host the Filia Conference 2025, an event which bills itself as a feminist event, raising issues about global women's rights. Sounds great, right? Well, it’s a lie...

www.scenemag.co.uk

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 13d

The population of Brighton and Hove has the highest density of trans people in the country. We have 3 MPs but only one of them has the strength to be an actual ally in words and actions.

Huge respect for Sian.

Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 13d

I have come to the conclusion the EHRC guidance on single sex spaces should not even come to Parliament. It is misleading and has caused distress for my trans constituents.

I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.

sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…

An image of Sian's letter to the Minister for Women and Equalities.

You can read the full text of her letter at:

https://www.sianberry.org.uk/publications/letter-regarding-statutory-guidance-from-the-equality-human-rights-commission/

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 13d

Omg sing it!

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 17d

Ahhh it looks like I inadvertently gave it away! TBF, most people who've attended one of the political party conferences should know about the secret entrance between the Brighton Centre and the Grand Hotel.

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 17d

Oh we will! 30,000 people turned up for Trans Pride, terfs forget how few they are.

Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · 17d

There are multiple protests planned around this violent TERF event, held in a Brighton Council owned space. The Council have insisted to me they are powerless so the hate rally must go on.

There is a secret entrance from the conference venue to the hotel next door, in case that info is useful...

SEEN Police Official Open Public Network @seenpoliceuk.bsky.social · 20d

It’s completely illegal for them to exclude trans women.
Go to it…get your tickets…keep us updated

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 23d

If you care about trans people, listen to trans people and not Wes Streeting.

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · Sep 10

www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk...

Charlie Kirk says gun deaths "unfortunately" worth it to ...

The conservative founder of Turning Point USA made the comments following a mass shooting in Nashville last week that resulted in six deaths.

www.newsweek.com

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · Sep 10

Just sharing this for no reason at all.

www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk...

Charlie Kirk says gun deaths "unfortunately" worth it to ...

The conservative founder of Turning Point USA made the comments following a mass shooting in Nashville last week that resulted in six deaths.

www.newsweek.com

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · Sep 5

Banging statement for an academic body like the Lemkin Institute. Pulls no punches. More please!

TACC @tacc.org.uk · Sep 5

Lemkin Institute release, Statement on the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission: Violation of the Paris Principles and erosion of protections for transgender and intersex people.

Read it here ✊🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

bit.ly/EHRCUK

bit.ly

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · Sep 5

It still blows my mind the double standards the media has for trans victims vs cis victims. The Prime Minister, Health sec, head of the Met police yesterday were defending the violent Graham Linehan.

Today, undeniable proof this 57 y/o man assaulted a 17 y/o girl. Not a peep of self-awareness.

Alan Driscoll @handle.invalid · Sep 4

So glad this video of Graham Linehan allegedly assaulting a 17 year-old is finally public.

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · Sep 2

If he doesn't want to be arrested, maybe Graham 'no family' Lineham should stop his campaign of violence against women and girls then?

Nick Walker @nickwalker.bsky.social · Sep 2

lmao

Graham Linehan's substack blog "The Glinner Update" posts the headline "I just got arrested again"

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · Jul 15

We'll see how many of these politicians are actually allies, rather than just being there for the show

Trans Pride Brighton @transpridebrighton.bsky.social · Jul 15

This year, every Trans Pride in the UK has taken the collective decision to exclude all political parties from officially participating in our events. That includes marching under party banners or hosting stalls within our event spaces. 🧵

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · Jul 12

Can't believe the time has gone so quickly! The Trans Pride Brighton team has poured our hearts and souls into this years event. I cannot wait to share all of our hard work with the community that I love so much. <3

Trans Pride Brighton @transpridebrighton.bsky.social · Jul 12

Just 7 short days until we’re marching again! This year it’s more important than ever that we show our resilience, perseverance and fearlessness. See you all at Victoria Gardens at 11am.

#protestmarch #brightonandhove

A photo of protestors at least year’s trans pride march carrying signs that say “Trans Rights Now” it is overlayed with a pink paint strip that has “one week to go” written on it.

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · Jul 7

Important info for any of you or your friends coming to #TransPrideBrighton!

Trans Pride Brighton @transpridebrighton.bsky.social · Jul 7

🧵 Trans Pride Brighton 2025 Accessibility Guide

1/8 We're committed to making Trans Pride accessible for everyone! Here's everything you need to know about our accessibility provisions this year

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · Jul 2

GIRES is a trans institution, support their fundraising campaign if you can pls!

GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · Jul 2

🦋 GIRES needs your help.

We’re raising £10,000 to keep GIRES going — and protect decades of trans research, resources & community knowledge.

We need your help to make sure we can continue to support the trans community

👉 Donate now: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-gires

#SaveGIRES #TransSupport

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Sarah Savage @ohsarahsavage.bsky.social · Jun 28

Very transphobic councillor arrested at Winsford Pride! ❤️😂🏳️‍⚧️

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