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Demanding better from the Labour Party 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ our aim is to challenge the party and fight for trans rights linktr.ee/prideinlabour

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Jul 1

This month will mark one year of Pride in Labour. It hasn't been easy. We are fighting for scraps of dignity, and for progress that feels too slow. But we're still here. We're still fighting. And we will win. Together. ✊ #PrideInLabour #OneYearIn

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · 7d

Conference 2025: ✅

Our team are having a well-deserved rest, but we wanted to thank our friends at @labourleftint.bsky.social and @labour4transrights.bsky.social for letting us speak at their events!

Until next year!

Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · 12d

Today, we take a stand. Democracy must mean everyone. Join us at The Wheel of Liverpool at 3:30pm ✊

Conference Cancelled, Democracy Denied.

Labour must reinstate the Women's Conference, and it must be trans and non-binary inclusive.

Rally details:
The Wheel of Liverpool, L3 4FN
Saturday 27th September 2025 | 3:30pm

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · 12d

We're taking the fight to Conference ✊ Who's with us?

Saturday 27 - Conference Cancelled, Democracy Denied.
Women’s Conference must be reinstated, and it must be inclusive.
3:30pm | The Wheel of Liverpool | Rally

Tuesday 30 - Labour for Trans Rights Rally
Our co-chair, Avery Greatorex, shall be speaking at this rally
12:30pm | Room 3a - Liverpool ACC | Secure Zone

Tuesday 30 - Solidarity Looks Like This
Pride in Labour’s very own fringe event - booking is essential
4:30pm | Liverpool Central Library | Fringe Event

Reposted by Pride in Labour 🌈🥀

Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 13d

Going to Labour Party conference?
Want to show some solidarity with trans people?

Then you have choices:-
1) Visit the @translucent.org.uk stall
2) Solidarity meeting with MP’s
3) A PiL panel event (ft. moi!)
4) the call for an inclusive women’s conference.
www.prideinlabour.org.uk/events/solid...

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · 13d

We're heading to Labour Conference! Here's where you'll find Pride in Labour over the next few days 👇

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · 14d

Just a reminder of our fabulous panel for our event on the 30th! Book your ticket now:

www.prideinlabour.org.uk/events/solid...

Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · 16d

At 3:30pm on Saturday 27th, we will be rallying at the Wheel of Liverpool to protest against the Labour Party's decision to cancel the Women's Conference. It must be reinstated, and it must be trans and non-binary inclusive. Details below 👇

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · 22d

57% of our members voted to not endorse any candidate, with 43% voting to endorse Lucy Powell. Out of the members who voted in the ballot, 0% voted for Bridget Phillipson.

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · 22d

Our members have had their say - and Pride in Labour is not endorsing any candidate for the Labour Party deputy leadership. It's obvious that the threshold to run in internal election is leaving members with poor choices to vote for.

No endorsement
Our members have voted to not endorse any candidate in the Labour Deputy Leadership election

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · 23d

Labour Conference is NEXT WEEKEND! If you are going to be in Liverpool, book a ticket now for our event on the 30th!

www.prideinlabour.org.uk/post/join-pr...

Join Pride in Labour at Labour Party Conference 2025

What does real solidarity look like? Not rainbow lanyards. Not photo ops. Not warm words with no action. It looks like this.

www.prideinlabour.org.uk

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 30

Just over four weeks until our event in Liverpool! Find out more about it and book your ticket here 👇

www.prideinlabour.org.uk/post/join-pr...

Join Pride in Labour at Labour Party Conference 2025

What does real solidarity look like? Not rainbow lanyards. Not photo ops. Not warm words with no action. It looks like this.

www.prideinlabour.org.uk

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our event takes place on the 30th of September (4:30-6:30pm) at Liverpool Central Library. You can find out more and book below 👇

www.prideinlabour.org.uk/post/join-pr...

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 29

Last but not least, we have Alex Charilaou, the Co-Chair of @labour4transrights.bsky.social and a fantastic force for good within the Labour movement.

Alex Charilaou (they/them)
Alex is Co-Chair of Labour for Trans Rights and has been a trans rights activist within the Labour Party since 2020. They were also the National Labour Students Trans Officer for two years. They are also a Non-Portfolio Officer for Pride in Labour.

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 29

Next up is Cllr. @georgiameadows.bsky.social, the current trans officer for @LGBTLabour. Despite setbacks within LGBT+ Labour, she has always remained an unstoppable force and fierce voice.

Cllr. Georgia Meadows (she/her)
Georgia is the Trans Officer for LGBT+ Labour and has stood up for the rights of trans people, despite the lack of action by the committee more generally. She was PPC for Witney in 2024, a constituency where she now runs a support group for local trans and non-binary people. She has also advocated for neurodiverse people and care leavers, groups she is also a part of.

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are delighted to welcome Cllr. @kazself.bsky.social, a Labour Councillor in Bristol and a powerful trans voice within the Labour Party.

Cllr. Kaz Self (she/her)
Kaz is the first trans woman elected as councillor in Bristol. She is a passionate advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI). She was involved in a local trans pride for five years and helped organise Bristol’s first trans rights protest. She has campaigned for improved trans healthcare, noting that waiting times to get a GIC in the South West are amongst the worst in the country.

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 29

Next is @averygreatorex.bsky.social, who is the Co-Chair of Pride in Labour, an officer at the University of Lancashire Students’ Union and a fierce trans rights activist.

Avery Greatorex (she/her)
As a student activist and an officer for the University of Lancashire Students’ Union, Avery has made a push to ban conversion therapy a priority within the student movement, solidifying trans rights as a key fight for the National Union of Students. As Co-Chair of Pride in Labour, she has strengthened grassroots activism, trade union ties, and regional networks to ensure it remains a powerful voice for LGBTQ+ members.

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 29

First up is @jamiestrudwick.bsky.social, founder and Co-Chair of Pride in Labour. He has a decade of experience in activism and a professional background in health and social care.

Jamie Strudwick (he/him)
Jamie is the founder and co-chair of Pride in Labour and has been involved in activism on and off for ten years. He started advocating for young people’s mental health before getting involved in LGBTQ+ activism in 2023. In July 2024, he set up Pride in Labour in response to ongoing transphobia within Labour. His professional experience is in the health and social care sector, working for both the NHS and as a senior care worker.

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are pleased to announce the panel for our Labour Party Conference event which will take place on the 30th of September at 4:30pm at Liverpool Central Library.

www.prideinlabour.org.uk/events/solid...

Introducing the panel for our conference fringe event

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 28

Tomorrow, we will be announcing the panel for our Conference event in Liverpool next month. Get your ticket now 👇

www.prideinlabour.org.uk/post/join-pr...

Join Pride in Labour at Labour Party Conference 2025

What does real solidarity look like? Not rainbow lanyards. Not photo ops. Not warm words with no action. It looks like this.

www.prideinlabour.org.uk

Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 25

Next month, we are hosting an event in Liverpool. Come along 👇

www.prideinlabour.org.uk/post/join-pr...

Join Pride in Labour at Labour Party Conference 2025

What does real solidarity look like? Not rainbow lanyards. Not photo ops. Not warm words with no action. It looks like this.

www.prideinlabour.org.uk

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 8

Jamie has outlined his reasons in a thread on Twitter which you can access below 👇 (2/2)

x.com/JamieStrud/s...

Jamie Strudwick 🏳️‍🌈🥀 on X: "After an extremely long period of reflection, I have made the decision to resign my membership of the Labour Party. It is a choice made with both sadness and anger - and I want to explain why. (1/10) https://t.co/JOqWzvyCEw" / X

After an extremely long period of reflection, I have made the decision to resign my membership of the Labour Party. It is a choice made with both sadness and anger - and I want to explain why. (1/10) https://t.co/JOqWzvyCEw

x.com

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 8

A statement from Pride in Labour 👇 (1/2)

Statement Regarding Co-Chair Jamie Strudwick

Pride in Labour can confirm that Jamie Strudwick, founder and Co-Chair of the organisation, has taken the personal decision to resign his membership of the Labour Party. Jamie will continue to serve as Co-Chair until the organisation’s next AGM, scheduled for February 2026. This decision has been made to honour his elected mandate and to ensure continued leadership, organisational stability, and a smooth transition for the next leadership team.

Jamie’s decision reflects his own political journey and does not change the values or aims of Pride in Labour as an independent network committed to LGBTQ+ rights, solidarity, and equality. As ever, Pride in Labour remains focused on amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, and building a more inclusive and just future for all.

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 7

Next month, we’re hosting an event in Liverpool. Get your tickets now 👇

www.prideinlabour.org.uk/post/join-pr...

Join Pride in Labour at Labour Party Conference 2025

What does real solidarity look like? Not rainbow lanyards. Not photo ops. Not warm words with no action. It looks like this.

www.prideinlabour.org.uk

Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Aug 4

🤔 Looking for an alternative to #LGBTLabour? A movement that actually stands up for our community? Join us:

www.prideinlabour.org.uk/join-us

Join Us | Pride In Labour

Join Pride in Labour

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Pride in Labour 🌈🥀 @prideinlabour.bsky.social · Jul 31

We are disappointed that Stephenson has been appointed as EHRC Chair despite concerns raised by parliamentary committees. These processes are in place for a reason - and have been ignored. It's unacceptable, undemocratic, and sets a very concerning tone.

www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...

Appointment of new EHRC Chair confirmed | EHRC

www.equalityhumanrights.com

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