Today #oxford was out proud in support of its #trans community, and trans people countrywide, protesting the #supremeCourt ruling about excluding trans people from the #uk #equalitiesAct

1, 2,3,4 stop your stupid #cultureWar
5,6,7,8 you can't make us cis or straight!

Some great speakers at start, really positive vibes, amazing turnout of trans, #nonbinary #lgbtqia and allies.

Please boost to show trans people we won't put up with this billionaire-funded hateful legislation!

[Edit: blurred visible faces just in case]

Help me with placard ideas for #transRights #trans #nonBinary #protest #demo tomorrow in London re supreme court ruling on #EqualitiesAct re #sex #gender

Star your faves... And suggest your own! Boosts welcome!

Heartstopper's Bel Priestley On Protecting Transgender Rights Amid Threats To The Equalities Act

The Tories proposed ban on transgender rights is a regression in British politics. Actor, internet personality and trans activist Bel Priestley breaks down just how problematic it is.

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JK Rowling reported to police for throwing transphobic insults at talk show host - LGBTQ Nation

"JK Rowling has definitely committed a crime," the talk show host said.

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Is Labour clear about defending the Human Rights Act and Good Friday Agreement? Two of their greatest achievements? The Equalities Act too? Or will they just sit quietly while the premise is established that these all need revisiting?

#labourparty #starmer #keirstarmer #lab23 #LabCon23 #CPC23 #SuellaBraverman #Braverman #Sunak #YvetteCooper #Jenrick #humanrightsact #goodfridayagreement #EqualitiesAct #northernireland #echr #StayInTheECHR

Rishi Sunak may abandon plans to block trans children changing their gender identity at school

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to block plans that would have legally restricted transgender children from changing their gender identity.

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Pink News: LGBTQ+ advocates shocked by Equality Act reforms debate: ‘Distressing and infuriating’ https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/13/westminster-debate-equality-act-sex-trans/ #LGBT #LGBTQ #Trans #Lesbian #2SLGBTQ #EqualitiesAct #ukgovernment #Politics #Trans #News #UK
LGBTQ+ advocates shocked by Equality Act reforms debate: ‘Distressing and infuriating’

Charities, activists and politicians have expressed deep concern and disappointment over a debate discussing reforming the Equality Act.

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There are people who have always despised the Equalities Act and have been seeking ways to undermine it, rewrite it, and scrap it ever since it was introduced. Don't let them. #EqualitiesAct #transrights #feminism #ukfeminism #ukpolitics #ukpoliticsistransphobic #gender #lgbtqia #sapphics #lwiththet #lesbian
UK government claimed there was ‘no need to reform the Equality Act’ just two months ago

In January 2023, the UK government stated there was "no need" to reform the Equality Act, now it could be considering a change.

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Reading this article by Martin Kettle in the Grauniad https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/17/blocking-scotland-gender-recognition-bill-rishi-sunak I'm no better informed than I was at the start about what the #EqualitiesAct issues are that the Scottish bill engages. I don't think Kettle knows either. The existing law (which dates to 2004) was neatly summarized by the Court of Sessions, and the opening up of the GRC process to self ID doesn't affect that. So WTAF is Kettle on about?
Blocking Scotland’s gender bill is no anti-woke crusade. But it’s not a democratic outrage either

Some may suspect Rishi Sunak of trying to start a culture war, but there is a real legislative problem here, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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