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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 6h

As an intersectional feminist I have a huge amount of respect for Bristol Women’s Voice. At the moment they have a Big Give scheme, where donations are doubled. All contributions will help make sure IWD is celebrated in the city.

Happy to donate £100, which with Gift Aid translates to £225.

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 6h

I’ve voted for Lucy Powell as
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

We need an independent thinker, somebody who isn’t bound by collective responsibility and who will be the voice of the membership.

Also, by far and away the best choice for 🏳️‍⚧️ people.

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 12h

Tory leader’s speech.

“Where everyone knows what a woman is..”

a woman in a pink sweater is sitting at a table with her hands in her hair and says b-b-b-bingo .

ALT: a woman in a pink sweater is sitting at a table with her hands in her hair and says b-b-b-bingo .

media.tenor.com

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 2d

The people of Southmead can’t afford to take legal action against BCC for the illegal encampment on Lanercost Rd.

House prices near the Downs are 2x higher (on average) than Lanercost Rd (which also has more rental properties).

Crime near the Downs is 1/5th the Bristol average

BS9 privilege ⬇️⬇️

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Annie Wallace @anniewallace.com · 3d

Circulate this widely. The so-called debate about the ECHR is nothing more nor less than an existential crisis for the UK. Brexit crippled us. Leaving the ECHR would completely destroy any moral authority we claimed to inhabit.
youtu.be/ptfmAY6M6aA

Patrick Stewart sketch: what has the ECHR ever done for us?

YouTube video by The Guardian

youtu.be

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 3d

Not one of the ‘Enough is enough’ ‘Bristol patriots’ protesting in Bristol today has ever joined me on a litter pick.

Next Saturday, Arnside in Southmead at 10am, in case they fancy it.

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 3d

According to Kemi Badenoch the Climate Change Act isn’t doing anything for climate change.

As an engineer, I look for evidence.

The evidence:-

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 4d

Perhaps Mr Yusuf isn’t aware of how interdependent high tech manufacturing is? And how, together with our 🇪🇺 partners, we have collaborated on many complex and successful projects, creating highly skilled jobs in 🇬🇧 manufacturing.

I know this. Because I helped design those products.

Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 4d

Compare this to just 2 years ago.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...

Trans people can wait seven years for NHS initial assessment - BBC News

Trans people in south-west England face the longest delays, the data seen by the BBC shows.

www.bbc.co.uk

Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 4d

I’ve been a long time campaigner for better trans healthcare, this latest data is very disturbing.

Here in the SW you can expect to wait THIRTY ONE YEARS for a 1st appt. at Exeter. To put that in perspective, if I applied now I’d be 93 by the time I got there!

www.wearequeeraf.com/gender-clini...

Some people in Scotland will never get gender clinic appointment on 224-year waitlist

Revealed waiting times of all GICs in UK: Most Trans+ people in the UK will wait more than a third of their adult life to get an appointment, and some will never receive care

www.wearequeeraf.com

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 5d

Here’s the moment one of those gender critical women rudely silenced me.

Not reported by the Telegraph or local Bristol media.

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 5d

According to this article, McNamara & his GC colleagues claim they are being silenced.

And yet when he used the old transphobic trope about “6ft 3in with a beard” I stood up in the chamber, so he knew I was listening.

Straight out of the RW playbook (just like Farage), they’re playing victims.

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 5d

It doesn’t take a genius to work out the cost of a barrister to carry out this inquiry will be quite significant.

Considering what I could do with that money in Southmead, I’d consider it not just extraordinary, but exorbitant.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Public inquiry into Bristol's Turbo Island village green status

Campaigners want to protect the area, but there are concerns over the number of crimes there.

www.bbc.co.uk

Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 5d

Blue Labour - the Trumpian cuckoo in Labour’s nest.

www.chartist.org.uk/trumpian-cuc...

Trumpian cuckoo in Labour’s nest — Chartist

Maria Exall asks, has Blue Labour’s “Family, Flag and Faith” moment finally arrived? Maurice Glasman, one of the chief architects of Blue Labour, has celebrated the ascendance of Donald Trump to the W...

www.chartist.org.uk

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 6d

Funny how former Tory MP Charlotte Leslie never mentioned flooding at the Henbury station. 🤔

Funny how she never said money was secured to bring it back into
operation. 🤔

Funny how there seems to be an alternative version of events being reported. 🤔

m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid...

Documentary film - Henbury loop line "Now & Then"

YouTube video by Charlotte Leslie

m.youtube.com

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Helen Godwin @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social · 6d

A joint statement with the Police & Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset: tinyurl.com/MayorPCC2ndOct

A graphic shows the following joint statement from the Mayor of the West of England and Police & Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset:

“The thoughts of people across the West of the England are with everyone affected by the terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester. They, like we, will be moved by the bravery of security staff and worshippers, and grateful for the swift response of emergency services.
“Our deepest sympathies go to all those who have been injured, to the families of those who have been killed, and to the wider Jewish community.
“Communities across our region will be united in their condemnation of this violence. Together, today on Yom Kippur and every day, we must all stand firmly against antisemitism.
“Avon and Somerset Police are providing enhanced support to the Jewish community to help ensure their safety during this difficult time.
“Every religious community should feel safe attending their place of worship. Hate crime of any kind will not be tolerated.”

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 6d

Kemi Badenoch has just admitted that there was no plan for Brexit live on Radio Bristol 🤦‍♀️

She also said our industries aren’t doing well. Excuse me, when a trans woman helps design your products I have to disagree:-

www.rolls-royce.com/media/our-st...

Trent XWB family surpasses 20 million flying hours: and it’s just the beginning

www.rolls-royce.com

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 6d

This is a deeply concerning incident. My thoughts are with the victims.

The Independent @the-independent.com · 6d

Manchester stabbing latest: ‘Multiple people’ attacked at synagogue as police rush to serious incident

Police rush to scene of reported stabbing at Manchester synagogue

www.independent.co.uk

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 6d

I was disturbed by the Panorama episode that showed toxic behaviour in the Met Police.

Workplace culture can be changed, but it needs to be led from the top. Employees should never be afraid to call out their colleagues. Politicians should never be afraid to speak up on this issue.

Avon Fire & Rescue Service branded 'absolute disgrace' by transgender councillor

An independent report found misogyny and bullying by employees

uk.news.yahoo.com

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 7d

Local Tories promised a Henbury Station for years. Now with a Labour government and a Labour Metro Mayor, we are on track to deliver yet another new 🚂 station for the region.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Long-delayed station for Henbury in Bristol to open in 2028 - BBC News

Funding for the site was secured 10 years ago but the plan was paused due to fears over flooding.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 7d

In the last few weeks I’ve heard of women and children being subject to racist abuse on our streets and schools in NW Bristol 🙁. These are not British values, they are not Labour values.

There is no place for racism in our city.

Labour Bristol @labourbristol.bsky.social · 7d

We will never tolerate racism in our city. Bristol belongs to everyone who calls it home.

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

'Bring these cowardly thugs to justice' says Labour after hate crimes

"Bristol is, and always will be, a proud, diverse place where all our communities stand with each other"

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 7d

I’m a Labour Party member.
I’m a trans woman.

We had the biggest ever assembly of trans supporting MP’s and union leaders at the rally yesterday.

On a panel event later Forstater and 2 of her lackeys were in attendance. I debated them on my terms.

I don’t need you or Jones to speak for me.

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Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 7d

A racist.
A liar.
And a scaremongerer.

⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you for an amazing rally Conference!

We were so proud to have over 200 people turn out for us.

The labour movement is on our side 🏳️‍⚧️

Labour for Trans Rights Rally at Conference.

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Labour Bristol @labourbristol.bsky.social · 8d

📣 Our statement on recent racist attacks in Bristol

In the past few weeks, Bristol has seen a nine-year-old racially abused and shot with an air rifle in Brentry, a racist attack on two men in Lawrence Hill, and Islamophobic graffiti on a bus stop in Bedminster.

These attacks on members of Bristol’s communities are abhorrent and need to end. The cowardly actions of a small number of racists are leaving our neighbours anxious in their own city. Every one of the thugs behind these incidents needs to be brought to justice.

Bristol is, and always will be, a proud, diverse place where all our communities stand with each other. We will call out the appalling actions of the few in our city who seek to cause division and harm.

Racism will never be tolerated.

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