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Surrogacy must be part of #16Days – to shine a light on how #surrogacy is inherently exploitative, how it exposes Women & children to #humanrights violations, how it is characterised by violence against Women & children. Ban it now.
➡️ www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
#16DaysOfActivism
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#16DaysOfActivism
December 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Surrogacy must be part of #16Days – to shine a light on how #surrogacy is inherently exploitative, how it exposes Women & children to #humanrights violations, how it is characterised by violence against Women & children. Ban it now.
➡️ www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
#16DaysOfActivism
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#16DaysOfActivism
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So this is a bit weird. The Guardian has done a big ‘Who owns the UK media?’ graphic that includes all national titles + Unherd, Statesman etc.
But *not* the Observer. 🧐
Cock-up? Or implicit acknowledgment that we still don’t actually know who *does* own the Observer.
But *not* the Observer. 🧐
Cock-up? Or implicit acknowledgment that we still don’t actually know who *does* own the Observer.
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
So this is a bit weird. The Guardian has done a big ‘Who owns the UK media?’ graphic that includes all national titles + Unherd, Statesman etc.
But *not* the Observer. 🧐
Cock-up? Or implicit acknowledgment that we still don’t actually know who *does* own the Observer.
But *not* the Observer. 🧐
Cock-up? Or implicit acknowledgment that we still don’t actually know who *does* own the Observer.
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The Angiolini Inquiry, set up in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard, found that too many perpetrators are slipping through the cracks and that prevention schemes are often “just words”
➡️ Read more: trib.al/LIatQld
➡️ Read more: trib.al/LIatQld
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Angiolini Inquiry, set up in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard, found that too many perpetrators are slipping through the cracks and that prevention schemes are often “just words”
➡️ Read more: trib.al/LIatQld
➡️ Read more: trib.al/LIatQld
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Sandie Peggie launches further legal action against NHS Fife www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sandie Peggie launches further legal action against NHS Fife
Ms Peggie has now expanded her case to include Carol Potter, the chief executive of NHS Fife, and its director of people and culture, David Miller.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Sandie Peggie launches further legal action against NHS Fife www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Puberty blocker trial ‘vital’ after clinic buried study, says Cass
The author of a landmark report on the disgraced Tavistock gender service says it suppressed evidence about the drugs ⬇️
The author of a landmark report on the disgraced Tavistock gender service says it suppressed evidence about the drugs ⬇️
Puberty blocker trial ‘vital’ after clinic buried study, says Cass
Puberty blocker trial ‘vital’ after clinic buried study, says Cass
www.thetimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Puberty blocker trial ‘vital’ after clinic buried study, says Cass
The author of a landmark report on the disgraced Tavistock gender service says it suppressed evidence about the drugs ⬇️
The author of a landmark report on the disgraced Tavistock gender service says it suppressed evidence about the drugs ⬇️
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
It’s a man!!! 😤
It’s a man!!! 😤
Woman jailed for harassing Rachel Reeves’s MP sister
Tracey Smith sent the government minister and MP Ellie Reeves 22 emails and 10 voicemails
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:26 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
It’s a man!!! 😤
It’s a man!!! 😤
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Scotland is dragging its feet over the legal definition of a woman because “trans ideology has sunk its claws in so deep it can’t shake free”, Sandie Peggie’s lawyer has claimed
Sandie Peggie lawyer: Scotland can’t shake off trans ideology
Naomi Cunningham says the Scottish government remains in denial over the Supreme Court judgment and that support for the issue is ‘madder than McCarthyism’
www.thetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Scotland is dragging its feet over the legal definition of a woman because “trans ideology has sunk its claws in so deep it can’t shake free”, Sandie Peggie’s lawyer has claimed
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Barrister Naomi Cunningham speaks to #Scotcast on @BBCScotland about her recent work in employment tribunals. The first ten minutes alone make it abundantly clear why she is succeeding in so many women’s rights cases.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Barrister Naomi Cunningham speaks to #Scotcast on @BBCScotland about her recent work in employment tribunals. The first ten minutes alone make it abundantly clear why she is succeeding in so many women’s rights cases.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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“The public are entitled to understand how major decisions are communicated inside a publicly funded organisation, particularly in a case that has raised serious questions about transparency and trust.”
🎁
www.thetimes.com/article/5527...
🎁
www.thetimes.com/article/5527...
NHS Fife ordered to disclose papers on Sandie Peggie tribunal statement
The health board had not given the Scottish information commissioner the papers after a freedom of information request, but is now legally compelled to comply
www.thetimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“The public are entitled to understand how major decisions are communicated inside a publicly funded organisation, particularly in a case that has raised serious questions about transparency and trust.”
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www.thetimes.com/article/5527...
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www.thetimes.com/article/5527...
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My blog post on the PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial:
"Ten million pounds and two hundred childhoods, spent not to discover whether puberty blockers “work”, but to postpone the moment when the NHS finally has to admit they never did and never could."
www.quackometer.net/blog/2025/11...
"Ten million pounds and two hundred childhoods, spent not to discover whether puberty blockers “work”, but to postpone the moment when the NHS finally has to admit they never did and never could."
www.quackometer.net/blog/2025/11...
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
My blog post on the PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial:
"Ten million pounds and two hundred childhoods, spent not to discover whether puberty blockers “work”, but to postpone the moment when the NHS finally has to admit they never did and never could."
www.quackometer.net/blog/2025/11...
"Ten million pounds and two hundred childhoods, spent not to discover whether puberty blockers “work”, but to postpone the moment when the NHS finally has to admit they never did and never could."
www.quackometer.net/blog/2025/11...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Recruiting children into a study that is based on a mis-selling of rights and which forecloses their chances for adult sexual function and fertility is unconscionable.
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
The puberty blockers trial on trial
When puberty blockers were banned for use in gender medicine in the UK, an exception was included to allow for legitimate clinical trials. The
sex-matters.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Recruiting children into a study that is based on a mis-selling of rights and which forecloses their chances for adult sexual function and fertility is unconscionable.
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
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"A woman’s right to prioritise her perception of herself, refusing to allow it to be overridden by male fantasy, is never a luxury."
thecritic.co.uk/does-it-real...
thecritic.co.uk/does-it-real...
Does it really cost women nothing to use incorrect pronouns? | Victoria Smith | The Critic Magazine
Towards the end of 1984, there’s a scene in which Inner Party member O’Brien asks Winston Smith to state how many fingers he is holding up: “Four.” “And if the Party says that it is not four but five…
thecritic.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
"A woman’s right to prioritise her perception of herself, refusing to allow it to be overridden by male fantasy, is never a luxury."
thecritic.co.uk/does-it-real...
thecritic.co.uk/does-it-real...
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Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people
Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people
Multi-year studies announced after Cass review found ‘insufficient evidence’ about effects on children with gender dysphoria
Two studies to investigate the impact of puberty blockers in young people with gender incongruence have been announced by researchers in the UK after an expert view said gender medicine was “built on shaky foundations”.
Puberty blockers were originally used to treat early onset puberty in children but have also been used off-label in children with gender dysphoria or incongruence. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people
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Thank you so much to the Herald and the judges for recognising our campaign!
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Thank you so much to the Herald and the judges for recognising our campaign!
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NEW: Former Reform MEP Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10.5 years at the Old Bailey on 8 counts of bribery by a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
NEW: Former Reform MEP Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10.5 years at the Old Bailey on 8 counts of bribery by a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
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www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
This was great. It was nice to have a well informed presenter too.
This was great. It was nice to have a well informed presenter too.
The Times Radio Gender Debate with Jo Coburn | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times
Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.
www.thetimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
This was great. It was nice to have a well informed presenter too.
This was great. It was nice to have a well informed presenter too.
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Transgender civil servants are still allowed to use lavatories of their choice as the government is yet to withdraw outdated guidelines saying gender identities “must be respected at all times”
Trans civil servants can still use toilets of choice despite law change
www.thetimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Transgender civil servants are still allowed to use lavatories of their choice as the government is yet to withdraw outdated guidelines saying gender identities “must be respected at all times”
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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Many, very well deserved, congratulations to Trina, Marion and Susan and everyone who helped ForWomenScotland secure the rights of the women and girls of the UK. I see this is going down well here!
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
November 21, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Many, very well deserved, congratulations to Trina, Marion and Susan and everyone who helped ForWomenScotland secure the rights of the women and girls of the UK. I see this is going down well here!
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Findings partic brutal about early 2020, describing the Feb as “lost month”. If lockdown was imposed a week earlier than March 16, it could've cut deaths in England by almost half. Many of same mistakes then "inexcusably" repeated - @peterwalker99.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Findings partic brutal about early 2020, describing the Feb as “lost month”. If lockdown was imposed a week earlier than March 16, it could've cut deaths in England by almost half. Many of same mistakes then "inexcusably" repeated - @peterwalker99.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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'The 300-page [EHRC] document [has been] seen by The Times but not yet published'.
'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
What is the new gender guidance on single-sex spaces and sport?
We look at several elements of the equality watchdog’s code, which advises organisations on how to interpret the Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
'The 300-page [EHRC] document [has been] seen by The Times but not yet published'.
'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...