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Arundelith

@arundelith.myatproto.social

Autistic nonbinary disabled northern leftist. They/them.

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Q Manivannan MSP@qmanivannan.bsky.social · 3d ago

The truth remains a perfect response. I’m aware of an excerpt of an old interview of mine with The Subjective Space and Dr Sindhu Rajasekaran circulating online, and commentary about its selective application. To prevent further misinformation, here’s a statement.

flyingrodent@flyingrodent.bsky.social · 3d ago

The likes of Clinton there do not mean well. They do not have everyone’s best interest at heart, you cannot negotiate with them and address their concerns, you can’t come to an agreement with them. They hate you and think you are beneath them, they simply cannot hear anything that you say to them.

Caroline Russell@carolinerussell.bsky.social · 7d ago

I’ve written to the Mayor of London: “I urge you now to work with councils across London to support their efforts to make sure the (EHRC) guidance cannot be used to diminish the everyday rights of 🏳️‍⚧️ trans Londoners and to seek the wider adoption of these approaches across our city.” [1/3]

Letter to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice for Service providers, Public Functions and Associations I am writing following our conversation at Mayor’s Question Time (12 June 2026) where I raised concerns about the distress and anxiety trans Londoners tell me they are feeling following the publication of the revised Code of Practice for service providers and associations by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). You told me that your “priority is to ensure London remains a city where everyone, regardless of gender identity, can thrive, feel safe and belong.” [1] You'll be aware that this week, on 5 August 2026, the Government's updated EHRC Code of Practice comes into effect, following an order from the Minister for Women and Equalities. Trans led organisations, such as Trans Actual, have maintained that the Code remains unworkable; it does not protect trans people, it does not help service providers and it does not respect the UK’s human rights obligations. [2] Despite cross party condemnation, with 166 MPs signing Early Day Motion (EDM) 240, tabled by Nadia Whittome MP, in an effort to halt this discriminatory guidance, there has been no debate in Parliament. The government's own Equality Impact Assessment admits that this code of practice would have wide-ranging negative impacts on Trans people and that Trans women could face a "disproportionate risk of violence and sexual assault.” [3] page 2 I would like to know what work you and your Deputy Mayors have been doing, since we spoke about this in June, to prepare for the changes coming into effect on 5 August. Londoners need to know how you intend to uphold the rights of trans people and support service providers to remain trans inclusive. As an elected London politician, I am particularly concerned because London has the highest proportion of people in England whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth. [4] These are people in our community, work colleagues, neighbours, friends and family members, who should be able to participate in public life without fear of being outed, harassed or discriminated against at work or in public when using a toilet or changing room. Lambeth Council recently announced that it would challenge the implementation of the Draft Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations. Councillors backed a motion condemning the draft code as “incoherent and self-contradictory, discriminatory, and impossible to implement in a reasonable and proportionate manner.” [5] The motion called on the council to protect LGBTQIA+ workers and service users by refusing to implement the guidelines should legal advice confirm that such a move would be lawful. When we spoke at MQT in June, you said “the GLA will continue to work closely with boroughs, service providers, community organisations and partners to ensure our services remain welcoming, safe and appropriate.” [6] I urge you now to work with councils across London to support their efforts to make sure the guidance cannot be used to diminish the everyday rights of trans Londoners and to seek the wider adoption of these approaches across our city. This is about Trans people's right to exist in society free from abuse, discrimination and segregation, with the autonomy to be who they know themselves to be. Yours sincerely, Caroline Russell AM Leader of the Green Group on the London AssemblyLetter to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. Links to refs. All available at this link. https://www.london.gov.uk/caroline-russell-am-letter-mayor-ehrc-code-practice
Ed Poole@edpoole1975.bsky.social · 2w ago

After 17 and a half years today is my last day working in the NHS. I've worked under 12 Health secretaries. Every single one made it harder for us to look after patients and pursued an agenda of privatisation and outsourcing. The NHS thrives in spite of, not because of it’s political leadership.

She Guevara@sheg7.bsky.social · 2w ago

This was the point I decided I need to do something. It has taken 1 year for us to create a social housing scheme for trans and non-binary people in the UK. Our next step is to grow our offering of properties, including properties in Ireland. I need all the help I can get. @essehouse.bsky.social

She Guevara@sheg7.bsky.social · last yr.

I'm in group chats where trans people without the funds in America are debating whether to try and walk into Canada as illegal immigrants and just roll the dice they'll be safe and welcome. It's vital that we have a network in place in the UK before we need it.

Chad Jessup@adhdev.io · 2w ago

Just a reminder, Johnny Depp lost in court about being a domestic spouse abuser...he won in court that his abused ex-wife can't talk about it.

Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3w ago

There's so much that needs doing from protecting the lives of trans people to making sure we have a social model of disability. Early days but Andy Burnham demonstrating already at first hurdle he will tinker round the edges or stick with status quo. We need real change. Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Netpol@netpol.org · 3w ago

5 days left to Save Our Juries5 days left to Save Our Juries! We’ve made a warning sign for the famous plaque in the Old Bailey celebrating the independence of juries.

5 days left to Save Our Juries5 days left to Save Our Juries! We’ve made a warning sign for the famous plaque in the Old Bailey celebrating the independence of juries. "To prevent juries knowing about their independence, members of the Bar are strictly forbidden from talking about this plaque of its wording. Failure to comply may result in prosecution for contempt. JUDGE JOHNSON, 2026."
Scottish Greens@scottishgreens.org · 3w ago

Failed politicians shouldn't become unelected, unaccountable law makers for the rest of their lives. This is a fundamental principle of democracy. The House of Lords is a relic long past its sell by date.

Abolish the Lords. The words are over an image of Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.
Them Fatale,@mxthemfatale.bsky.social · 3w ago

I am so slow to catch on sometimes. Looking over the latest AI slop the various fash aggregators are putting out to whip up hostility in Glasgow and it finally dawned on me - The absolute foolishness of the claims is a feature not a bug.