From @london.gov.uk Sadiq Khan today: Love LDN ❤️

Another shocking attack on Jewish Londoners causing fear and anxiety in the community. We stand side by side with everyone impacted by these reprehensible attacks and we say "Stop the hate!"

After many years of campaigning from Galop and others, the law has officially changed to classify hate crimes against LGBT+ and disabled people as aggravated offences – making them equal to crimes motivated by racial and religious hate. Read our full statement here: www.galop.org.uk/news/anti-lg...

Today is Trans Day of Visibility! Sadly, to be visible today is risky for this group, and it should not be. Show your support to someone being targeted for who they are, they cannot change and for which they're marginalised today, and every day, be a #Transally

New blogpost from @wlecagainsthate.bsky.social Events coming soon, please sign up for updates by emailing Jade@wlec.net www.wlec.net/disability-a...

Disability and LGBT Hate Crimes to Become Aggravated Offences - West London Equality Centre (WLEC)

In England and Wales, five strands of hate crime; race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and transgender identity are centrally monitored.   The UK Government has recently tabled an amendment ...

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New blog post out! About hate crime & the importance of reporting. Our project @wlecagainsthate.bsky.social provides a support service for victims and holds networking events. Please contact us and ask for Jade for more information. www.wlec.net/why-should-h...

Why Should Hate Crimes Be Reported? - West London Equality Centre (WLEC)

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) define hate crime as: Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility ...

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WLEC is deeply saddened by the sudden news of the death of Dr Aysha Raza. Amongst her many roles, she served for many years as a WLEC Trustee and campaigned strongly for equality rights. Her energy was infectious and unbounded.... 1/2

Today, the Government’s consultation on earned settlement closed. We responded to outline our grave concerns about the harmful plans which will disproportionately harm women, LGBTQ+ people, and other vulnerable groups. Find out more 👇 1/🧵

No one should ever be made to feel unsafe for who they are. As LGBT+ people, we deserve to live authentically as ourselves, free from abuse and violence 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ If you experience abuse or violence, please remember that it isn't your fault. No matter when, where, or how it happened, we're here for you.

We had our AGM today with a special presentation by Mark Healey of @nationalhcaw.bsky.social who also got our Human Rights champion award.

This is what happens if our leaders do not correct misconceptions spread by those on political missions. We should not tolerate vigilantism and attacks as the price of free speech. @keirstarmer.bsky.social @nigelfarage1.bsky.social @runnymedetrust.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Abuse of suspected migrants not an ‘innocent mistake’, says UK equality campaigner

Shabna Begum of Runnymede Trust says toxic rhetoric could lead to more vigilantism and violence

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Before jumping to any conclusions, always check the facts.

PinkNews@pinknews.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Harmful misinformation about the M&S ‘trans’ bra row is spreading – here are the facts

Please note our office is closed for summer break for a week from 25 to 30 August 2025.

It's #RefugeeWeek. There have been refugees since humanity began, and we are all the better for it. Our clientele includes 1st, 2nd, 3rd generation refugees. As do our staff, volunteers and trustees. We think it makes us stronger together.

The Grenfell fire was 8 years ago killing over 70 people in a misguided and criminal attempt to save money on the back of poor people. At that time there weren't sufficient empty flats for the displaced residents. Unbelievably the housing crisis is still worsening.

We are saddened to hear of the loss of life in Ahmedabad, some of whom will have been family members of our clients or even clients. Our condolences go to neighbours, friends and families of those affected. www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/...

Air India flight AI171 plane crash - BBC News

Stay informed with the latest news, video, live updates and expert analysis about Air India flight AI171 plane crash from across the BBC.

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Today's announcement by the government is a sad instance of othering and even worse of scapegoating vulnerable people. The government worries us. We work hard to obtain rights for people that are otherwise marginalised as that helps integration and settlement more than othering.

Labour’s ‘new’ migration plans are a continuation of a long history of racist, xenophobic immigration policies. This government says it's committed to race equality, but these plans are a form of modern day racism 🧵

We deal with people on the edge regularly .... such is the state of people's situations but we can help by listening and working on doable solutions!

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · last yr.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is about the importance of community. Today I’m asking Londoners to join me and 450,000 others who have taken Zero Suicide Alliance’s free online suicide prevention training—so we can all look out for our communities. thriveldn.co.uk/zerosuicideldn

Please consider co - signing this letter to the Women and Equalities Select committee about the surpreme court decision last week.

Philippa East (Author)@philippaeast.bsky.social · last yr.

Wonderful! I will add those details directly. And going forwards, if you know anyone else who wants to sign, they can now use the Google Form we've set up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Hi @philippaeast.bsky.social We'dlike to add our name to your letter to the Equakiries Committee. What do we need to do?

We are shocked and saddened by the Supreme court decision re trans women, especially as the community wasn't permitted to speak. This decision will bring harm and risk to a small & vulnerable group, that has existed since humanity began. What happened to equality?

Two excellent letters in the Guardian today about the failure of the Sentencing Council to persevere, outlining why in fact there is two tier justice for ethnic minority groups who come off worse, and why the pre-sentence reports can bear results.

It's been a long hard road to reach this recognition, and time it's publicly acknowledged. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... #windrush

Home Office spent £22,000 on failed attempt to stop Windrush report release

Hard-hitting internal investigation found roots of scandal lay in racist immigration legislation

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Listening to More or Less on @bbcradio4.bsky.social and the "25% disabled" headline looks very different. It is all in the questions asked of people. Only 10pc claim any disabled/sickness benefit. Yet the damage is done.

The push to have the private sector take care of housing has led to homelessness and a bulging benefit bill. We know this. Here is why it's not getting better soon. Claimants top up from other benefits meaning they go hungry. @trusselluk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/money/2025/a...

Only 2.5% of private rentals in England affordable on housing benefit, study finds

Exclusive: Charities say freeze to housing benefit will push more people into rent arrears and homelessness

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Today is #transdayofvisibility There have been trans men and women since humanity began. They're walking the streets with us and we wouldn't necessarily know. And it is not our business to point this out, just be pleased that this is possible and has little consequence for us.

Eid Mubarak to our clients, trustees, staff & volunteers, and our funders!

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Five years ago today we lost our CEO of many years to Covid, an inspiration, mentor and teacher to many. WLEC was lucky to have had him, we wouldn't be doing what we do without him

Sadly few people know their rights, and struggle to exercise them. And if you're from a minority background or lack literacy, this makes it double difficult.

Trust for London@trustforlondon.bsky.social · last yr.

“The UK’s biggest retailers are failing to support their workers, leaving people in the sector struggling to make ends meet." Major investor groups, managing a combined £1 trillion in assets, join forces to call on retailers to pay the real Living Wage: bit.ly/4iIlMV7 @shareaction.bsky.social