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transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Aug 1

LGBT+ Labour have said nothing about the appointment of Mary-Ann Stephenson or Bridget Phillipson ignoring the WEC and JCHR to do so.

It is blindingly clear that the current committee neither has the confidence of the trans community or deserve it.

We need change.
We demand an AGM.

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transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 12

For anyone considering it... www.lgbtlabour.org.uk/lgbt_labour_...

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transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 12

If it was a difficult legal decision, you’d have expected them to have made it *before* the AGM was announced, not 24 hours before registrations closed when their Committee positions were in danger of being lost!

LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · Jul 12

🏳️‍🌈 New: LGBT+ Labour has made the "difficult decision" to suspend its annual general meeting and committee elections, amid worries of legal action over trans candidates running for roles reserved for women.

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LGBT+ Labour suspends AGM amid fears of legal action over trans candidates running for women's roles - LabourList

LGBT+ Labour has suspended its annual general meeting and committee elections after a trans slate ran candidates in roles reserved for women.

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Georgia Meadows @georgiameadows.bsky.social · Jul 11

The decision that the LGBT Labour National Committee made this evening to cancel our AGM at the last minute is an unprecedented overreach of their authority, will allow them to stay in office longer than our constitution allows and is blindingly anti-democratic.

transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our statement on LGBT+ Labour National Committee's decision to postpone the AGM.

We fully intend to contest the LGBT+ Labour AGM.

Trans rights are human rights 🏳️‍⚧️

This afternoon, LGBT+ Labour's leadership informed the National Committee that they'll be delaying the AGM to an unspecified date, on the justification that it's unclear whether trans people will be allowed to run as their own gender.

Make no mistake: the National Committee are doing this because they’re running scared and knew we would win a democratic vote next weekend. If they planned to make these changes to the elections, they would have done so before our slate was announced, not when our campaign was picking up steam.

It’s beyond disgusting that an LGBT+ organisation is willing to betray its trans members in such a fundamental way just to cling on to committee positions. It is not, however, a surprise: it simply confirms what we already knew about the cliquey, careerist and top-down way in which the organisation has been operating. LGBT+ Labour has failed to speak up for trans members, and is now content to deny their existence.

We fully intend to contest the LGBT+ Labour AGM and give members a proper choice. We will also use every route available to us to contest the extraordinary decision that has been made.

If you’re not already an LGBT+ Labour member, join up now and help us get ready for the AGM. It’s time we took our organisation back.

Trans rights are human rights.

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · Jul 11

This is outrageous by the London centric @LGBTLabour

I’ve paid for my train ticket from Bristol, non-refundable to keep the cost down. That’s money I’m now going to lose 😡.

They can kick the AGM down the road & give themselves more time to organise, but we’re still standing.

transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our statement on LGBT+ Labour National Committee's decision to postpone the AGM.

We fully intend to contest the LGBT+ Labour AGM.

Trans rights are human rights 🏳️‍⚧️

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transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our statement on LGBT+ Labour National Committee's decision to postpone the AGM.

We fully intend to contest the LGBT+ Labour AGM.

Trans rights are human rights 🏳️‍⚧️

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Georgia Meadows @georgiameadows.bsky.social · Jul 7

"LGBT+ Labour is not working for trans members, We need a strong, member-led LGBT+ Labour that will stand united with the trans community and more accessible, democratic structures to allow members to have a say.”

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LGBT+ Labour: Trans activists launch candidate slate for committee election - LabourList

New group Trans Rights Alliance are running a slate of candidates in the upcoming LGBT+ Labour committee elections.

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transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thank you for the endorsement @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social, you're an LGBT+ superstar and we're so happy to have your support 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

If you're an LGBT+ Labour member, register now for the AGM on Saturday 19th July.

“In order to effectively fight against the rollback of trans rights, win policies that would materially improve the lives of trans people, and change our political culture, it is crucial that we work together across Labour Party factions and have trans members’ voices in the room. That’s why I’m proud to endorse the Trans Rights Alliance for the LGBT+ Labour elections.

"I urge you to support them at the AGM on Saturday 19th July."

Nadia Whittome MP

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · Jul 6

It's a privilege to be standing as part of the Trans Rights Alliance - a fantastic group of people drawn from every faction of our party - as a candidate for the non-portfolio officer position on LGBT+ Labour's national committee.

Make sure you register before the 12th July so that you can vote!

transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 6

🚨 LGBT+ Labour members, there's an AGM coming: we're asking you support the Trans Rights Alliance 🏳️‍⚧️

We're a cross-factional group of proud trans, GNC & ally LGBT+ Labour members who want our organisation to boldly defend our community and actively engage our membership... (1/6)

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Jul 6

We're proud to support the Trans Rights Alliance candidates in the LGBT+ Labour elections - at this crucial moment for the trans community, we need strong voices in our Party fighting for our rights.

These candidates will do just that 🌹🏳️‍⚧️

transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 6

🚨 LGBT+ Labour members, there's an AGM coming: we're asking you support the Trans Rights Alliance 🏳️‍⚧️

We're a cross-factional group of proud trans, GNC & ally LGBT+ Labour members who want our organisation to boldly defend our community and actively engage our membership... (1/6)

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Jul 6

🚨 The news is out! We’re incredibly excited to announce that our two co-chairs and one of our non-portfolio officers are standing for the #LGBTLabour committee this month. Find out more below 👇

transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 6

🚨 LGBT+ Labour members, there's an AGM coming: we're asking you support the Trans Rights Alliance 🏳️‍⚧️

We're a cross-factional group of proud trans, GNC & ally LGBT+ Labour members who want our organisation to boldly defend our community and actively engage our membership... (1/6)

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · Jul 6

** ANNOUNCEMENT **

I’m part of the Trans Rights Alliance slate running for National Committee of LGBT+ Labour.

We need our Labour government and MP’s to stand up for trans people.

We need LGBT+ Labour to be a strong voice for *all* the community.

Please vote for us 🙏

transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 6

🚨 LGBT+ Labour members, there's an AGM coming: we're asking you support the Trans Rights Alliance 🏳️‍⚧️

We're a cross-factional group of proud trans, GNC & ally LGBT+ Labour members who want our organisation to boldly defend our community and actively engage our membership... (1/6)

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Georgia Meadows @georgiameadows.bsky.social · Jul 6

The current LGBT+ Labour National Committee is not interested in securing trans rights.

They've failed to challenge Government actions that are liable to lead to the removal of trans people as a class.

It's an unfortunate action to take, but I cannot let our future lie in their hands.

transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 6

🚨 LGBT+ Labour members, there's an AGM coming: we're asking you support the Trans Rights Alliance 🏳️‍⚧️

We're a cross-factional group of proud trans, GNC & ally LGBT+ Labour members who want our organisation to boldly defend our community and actively engage our membership... (1/6)

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Jonathan Marsh 🌹🏳️‍🌈 (he/him) @jonnyjmarsh.bsky.social · Jul 6

I'm proud to be standing for National Secretary of LGBT+ Labour 🌹🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Let's transform LGBT+ Labour into a representative and transparent institution, standing in full solidarity with the trans community 🌹✊🏳️‍⚧️

Register before the 12th 🗳️

DM me if you have questions!

transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 6

🚨 LGBT+ Labour members, there's an AGM coming: we're asking you support the Trans Rights Alliance 🏳️‍⚧️

We're a cross-factional group of proud trans, GNC & ally LGBT+ Labour members who want our organisation to boldly defend our community and actively engage our membership... (1/6)

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · May 29

Last year we analysed some of Reform UK's tax proposals exclusively for @gurpreetnarwan.bsky.social and @news.sky.com.

The tax cuts announced by Reform were both hugely expensive (costing £59bn a year) and highly regressive, benefiting the wealthiest households the most 🧵

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TransLucent @translucent.org.uk · May 29

Political rhetoric & media misinformation fuel a hostile UK environment for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people, leading to increased violence & exclusion.

#ProtectTransYouth #UKTransRights #NoToMisinformation

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Transphobia in the United Kingdom: a public health crisis - International Journal for Equity in Health

The moral panic surrounding trans, non-binary, and gender diverse (TGD) lives in the United Kingdom (UK) has been incited by high-level political and government actors and exacerbated by pervasive mis...

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Jonathan Marsh 🌹🏳️‍🌈 (he/him) @jonnyjmarsh.bsky.social · Mar 31

How specifically will LS navigate this commitment in an era of unprecedented transphobia, including in the cabinet?

Considering that most of the committee ran with an org that gets transphobes elected to internal positions, I have some doubts, but I hope to be proven wrong

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Jonathan Marsh 🌹🏳️‍🌈 (he/him) @jonnyjmarsh.bsky.social · Mar 27

The anti-trans network have dodgy Tufton Street money to fund them.

If Labour is to return to the side of trans rights, we need your donations to compete with the anti-trans orgs' reach at Conference.

We can make it happen with your support. 🌹🏳️‍⚧️

Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Mar 27

The vast majority of the labour movement is pro-trans, but a well-funded anti-trans network is trying to dominate Labour Party Conference.

We need our biggest presence yet at Conference this year, but to do that we need your help 👇
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...

Donate to Labour for Trans Rights

Labour for Trans Rights relies on a small team of volunteers, and we rely on small donations to carry on the vital work we do campaigning for the trans community across the labour movement. Please co...

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Feb 20

Georgia, you’re the democratically-elected Trans Officer for LGBT+ Labour. We back you fully.

LGBT+ Labour, why won’t you?

Georgia Meadows @georgiameadows.bsky.social · Feb 20

Unfortunately, despite the advice of the only Trans person on the National Committee, LGBT Labour is again refusing to stand up for trans people.

They have informed me that they will not be making a statement on the disturbing comments by @anassarwar.bsky.social

Without the T.

Again.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · Feb 3

🏘️ | NEW REPORT: A combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the government acts.

www.ippr.org/articles/hom...

The homes that children deserve: Housing policy to support families | IPPR

Children need a firm foundation on which to build their lives, namely a secure and warm home which meets their needs and those of their family. But it must

www.ippr.org

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · Jan 17

A new ‘orbital’ bus service starts next month, linking Redbridge Park & Ride, Oxford Science Park, Littlemore, Cowley, the JR, and Thornhill P&R, without the need to go via the city centre. The Stagecoach-operated 600 will run half-hourly, dropping down to hourly in the evening and on Sundays.

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YouGov @yougov.co.uk · Jan 17

Elon Musk's recent interventions in the UK and Germany have gone down poorly in both countries

- 69-73% say Musk trying to influence national politics is unacceptable
- 63% say Musk knows little to nothing about issues in their country
- Musk net favourability: -52/-53

yougov.co.uk/politics/art...

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Georgia Meadows @georgiameadows.bsky.social · Jan 8

Just so everyone is aware as to why I'm concerned about my rights and place in society being stripped away, here is the new policy document from Meta.

It literally has an LGBTQ exception to their policy on calling someone mentally ill. I hope the government pushes them on this.

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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · Jan 3

Oxford student union president Addi Haran Diman is highlighting the difficulties faced by postgraduate researchers after completing a DPhil at 22

#highered #AcademicSky

DPhil student turned union head eyes Oxford postgraduate access

Oxford student union president Addi Haran Diman is highlighting the difficulties faced by postgraduate researchers after completing a DPhil at 22

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Jonathan Marsh 🌹🏳️‍🌈 (he/him) @jonnyjmarsh.bsky.social · Jan 2

A standout for me is that voters consider themselves to be among the least influential groups on policy. Getting big money out of politics is not only essential on obvious moral and democratic grounds, but could boost turnout by making people know that their vote matters.