As the EHRC Code of Practice comes into force, we’ve compiled a new Oxford toilet guide highlighting unisex/gender-neutral provision. 38 facilities across the city for when you need to go. Read it here: oxfordclarion.uk/oxford-publi...

Oxford public toilets: Where to go when you need to go

We are all the Clarion – and, sometimes, we all need the loo. And especially if you're pregnant, have an unreliable postnatal pelvic floor, are looking after children, or just need to spend a penny wi...

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The controversial new EHRC Code of Practice comes into force today. Feminist Greens remain firmly opposed to this discriminatory guidance that will further marginalise trans, non-binary, and intersex people, as well as harming all women and girls. Read our full statement:

Residents in Marston, Oxford, are petitioning Oxfordshire County Council & the bus companies for better bus services: there is currently no public transport from Marston to the train station, Headington & Summertown, with long delays & disruptions on the two existing bus services.

Sign the Petition

Better buses for Marston, Oxford.

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Very disappointing from the new Prime Minister, very much sounding like the previous PM. These are among the world’s most vulnerable and desparate people. They need safe routes and humanity from responsible politicians, not grandstanding. This isn’t doing politics differently.

Today university fees rise again, while thousands of academics across the country face job cuts, crushing workloads and shattered morale. Students deserve better than this broken system of unfair repayment that widens inequality. Abolish fees and fund universities properly!

This is what happens when JKR's billions fund the so-called 'gender-criticals'. Even Amnesty International has been forced to apologise. This year, Pride truly is a protest. The LGB is stronger with the TQ+ #transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT www.amnesty.org.uk/latest/an-ap...

An Apology for A Growing Threat briefing, published on 8 July 2026

Amnesty International UK has made a public apology for the publication of the briefing “A growing threat: the anti-rights movement in the UK”. Click here to read it in full.

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Just reviewed the proofs for my chapter in the forthcoming SAGE Handbook of Queer Studies. It drew on unpublished data from my recent book to consider post-identity sexual politics in the digital era, with a focus on how social movements for LGBTQ+ people and sex workers overlap in significant ways.

Is “pragmatic” the new, “grown up” word? Andy, there’s nothing “pragmatic” about drilling for more oil & gas - to even consider it with the planet literally on fire is total madness. How many times must we say it will do nothing for energy bills or security? It would be an act of utter recklessness

Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas

PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’

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I'm not qualified to judge whether such people are psychopaths. All I can say is that they behave as if they are. From today's Telegraph.

Some more memorable moments exploring West Cornwall ⛱️

💐 Honoured to walk my mum down the aisle and give a speech at her wedding this weekend in Cornwall. 🎉

Deeply irresponsible. We're in a climate crisis. This is such a terrible start. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling

Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.

bbc.co.uk

Sadly we ran out of time to debate the Green Group's motion on the EHRC Code of Practice and Trans Rights at last night's Oxford City Council meeting, but we did show solidarity with trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people across our city. More to follow. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social

Oxford’s Green councillors say the city should stand firm against “a manufactured moral panic which seeks to demonise the existence of trans and nonbinary people”. They are calling on the City Council to support their rights in the face of “overly simplistic approaches to sex, gender and sexuality”.

It's the UK's third heatwave this year and as temperatures reach their hottest from around 3pm I've gone to the 'Cool Space' in the East Oxford Community Centre. Drinking water, tables and chairs allowing people to work here, I'd recommend it for anyone who's more vulnerable or simply uncomfortable.

Share with anyone who needs some respite from the heat wave ⬇️

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We should allow asylum seekers to work – so that they can support themselves and become part of our communities. It’s these common sense solutions, not more performative cruelty, that will fix our broken migration system. metro.co.uk/2026/07/01/z...

Zack Polanski: Burnham must end Labour's dangerous anti-migrant slant

I don’t have much hope for the man who will soon have the power to change things.

metro.co.uk

57 years ago, queer and trans folk who frequented a bar called Stonewall decided to push back against state persecution and policing. They sang, threw things, shouted, danced, and were joined by many more people in solidarity. We mark this as the start of Pride. Pride is joy. Pride is resistance.

Stonewall riots: global legacy shows there’s no simple story of progress for gay rights

Fifty years after the Stonewall riots, what is their political legacy for LGBTQ activism?

theconversation.com

Delighted to have won The 2026 Crick Prize for the best article in political quarterly with @leejarvis.bsky.social and @michaellister.bsky.social at tonight's #OrwellPrize2026. Our article: 'Stop in the Law of the Name!' is open access and available here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Max Morris@maxmorris.bsky.social · last mo.

Congratulations to @leejarvis.bsky.social, @michaellister.bsky.social and @apowelllaw.bsky.social for winning The Crick Prize for their article in Political Opinion Quarterly at tonight's #OrwellPrize2026. You can read 'Stop in the Law of the Name!' here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Congratulations! @leejarvis.bsky.social @michaellister.bsky.social @apowelllaw.bsky.social worthy winners of the PQ Crick Prize for Best Piece @orwellprize.bsky.social for Stop in the Law of the Name! Nominative Lawmaking, Populism and Justice onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Congratulations to @leejarvis.bsky.social, @michaellister.bsky.social and @apowelllaw.bsky.social for winning The Crick Prize for their article in Political Opinion Quarterly at tonight's #OrwellPrize2026. You can read 'Stop in the Law of the Name!' here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

++BREAKING++ Leading climate scientists in the UK have written to senior editors in broadcast media - and OFCOM and IPSO: "To express our concern about recent media coverage of extreme weather, climate change and net-zero and to urge you…to inform public audiences of the scientific links"

The countryside has some sound advice sometimes. 🚫

As a matter of URGENCY, PLEASE could 100,000 of you sign this petition in the next week: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/77...

Petition: Disapprove the draft Equality Act 2010 guidance laid on 21 May 2026

I want the House of Commons to disapprove the Equality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026 laid on 21 May 2026.

petition.parliament.uk

Very proud of @apowelllaw.bsky.social for exercising his free speech to highlight that "free speech" doesn't mean we have to listen to every hateful or stupid opinion going.

Cllr Dr Alex Powell@apowelllaw.bsky.social · 2mo ago

My speech from yesterday's anti-racism protest outside the Oxford Union. Amazing to see so many people come out to stand in solidarity. www.instagram.com/reel/DZvPRVk...

Another highlight to my week in Manchester was seeing the city's art gallery! 🎨🤓🫟

Oxford Greens reject racism and those who irresponsibly spread racism and violence must pay the price and foot the bill! We'll be standing strong today against the racism platformed (yet again) by Oxford's fascist-loving private members club.

Tonight, in Oxford Tommy Robinson and Laurence Fox addressed an empty chamber at almost midnight. This happened because Oxford residents, ordinary residents, showed up in their thousands to make clear that Oxford rejects the racist and divisive bile that Robinson and his ilk spread.

I'm in Manchester for the Alternative Futures and Popular Protest 2026 conference, where I presented this morning on how to resist the capitalist demand to work, work, work by engaging in play, play, play. Also got ID'd on Canal Street so more convinced than ever that being a leftie keeps you young!