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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 2d

We have to send a strong message to the Government and EHRC: exclusion is not the only answer.

Our friends at @transactualuk.bsky.social have put this together - write to your MP now 👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...

Scrap the Bathroom Ban

🚨This is urgent🚨 Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to make. The EHRC, a regulator mired in controversy over anti-trans views, has sent a new draft Code of Prac...

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 7d

Ballots begin to drop today.

Remember, members decide their Deputy. It’s a party role not a government one.

In the great traditions, I would be a distinctive voice, the members voice, full-time.

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 8d

We're grateful to both campaigns for engaging with us and answering our questions.

In our view, @lucympowell.bsky.social is the deputy leadership candidate that is better placed to advocate for trans rights within Labour.

Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 8d

After hearing from both candidates, Labour for Trans Rights has decided to endorse @lucympowell.bsky.social in the Deputy Leadership Election.

Ballots will begin to drop tomorrow for Labour Party members and other eligible electors.

Good luck Lucy!

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 8d

After hearing from both candidates, Labour for Trans Rights has decided to endorse @lucympowell.bsky.social in the Deputy Leadership Election.

Ballots will begin to drop tomorrow for Labour Party members and other eligible electors.

Good luck Lucy!

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 12d

Tuesday's rally was incredibly hopeful, with trans people and allies from across the labour movement coming together to say enough is enough.

Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you for an amazing rally Conference!

We were so proud to have over 200 people turn out for us.

The labour movement is on our side 🏳️‍⚧️

Labour for Trans Rights Rally at Conference.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 14d

“Prejudice thrives in ignorance, hope grows in knowledge, solidarity is built in shared struggle.”

@drjogrady.bsky.social at the Labour conference trans rally.

Labour must defend and champion inclusive education.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 14d

Thank you for having us!

Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you for an amazing rally Conference!

We were so proud to have over 200 people turn out for us.

The labour movement is on our side 🏳️‍⚧️

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 14d

@mickwhelanaslef.bsky.social, we’re proud of you too ❤️

Thank you to ASLEF, Unite, Unison, GMB, CWU, UCU and NUS and everybody else who supported us yesterday 🏳️‍⚧️
labourlist.org/2025/09/mick...

Mick Whelan proud to be called 'woke w****r' over support for trans rights - LabourList

Mick Whelan has said he is proud to be called a “woke w****r” over his support for trans rights, at a Labour conference fringe event.

labourlist.org

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 15d

A massive thank you to all our speakers and trade union partners, especially to @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social for your excellent chairing.

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you for an amazing rally Conference!

We were so proud to have over 200 people turn out for us.

The labour movement is on our side 🏳️‍⚧️

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 15d

@drjogrady.bsky.social will be joining the trans Solidarity Rally at Labour Conference 2025 is today!

Be sure not to miss it!

Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 15d

Massive thanks to @unitetheunion.bsky.social, @unison.org.uk, @gmb.org.uk, @cwunews.bsky.social, @aslefunion.bsky.social, @ucu.org.uk, @nus-uk.bsky.social, @utaw.tech for your support!

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 15d

Massive thanks to @unitetheunion.bsky.social, @unison.org.uk, @gmb.org.uk, @cwunews.bsky.social, @aslefunion.bsky.social, @ucu.org.uk, @nus-uk.bsky.social, @utaw.tech for your support!

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 15d

Our Trans Solidarity Rally at Labour Conference 2025 is today!

If you're at conference, don't miss this incredible lineup 👇

Poster for today's Trans Solidarity Rally.

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 21d

We’re proud that @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social stands up for the whole LGBT+ community.

Thank you Sadiq ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · 28d

Immoral and unworkable.

Bridget Phillipson must reject the guidance as it stands.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Hundreds of firms warn new draft guidance on single sex spaces is ‘unworkable’

Exclusive: More than 650 organisations have urged Bridget Phillipson to ‘take immediate action to prevent these proposals from moving forward’

www.independent.co.uk

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Sep 15

A massive thank you to the organisations supporting our rally this year: @unison.org.uk, @gmb.org.uk, @cwunews.bsky.social, @aslefunion.bsky.social, @ucu.org.uk, @nus-uk.bsky.social and @utaw.tech.

The union movement was built on the principles of solidarity & equality: glad to have you onboard ✊

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Sep 15

We're excited to announce the first details of this year's Trans Solidarity Rally at Labour Party Conference - trans allies are here to stay in our labour movement 🏳️‍⚧️

Attending Labour Conference? Put this date in your diary 👇

Trans Solidarity Rally, Tuesday 30th September 12.30-2pm, Room 3A Liverpool ACC (inside secure zone)

Speakers:
Nadia Whittome MP
Dame Emily Thornberry MP
Dawn Butler MP
Alex Sobel MP
Lorraine Beavers MP
Yuan Yang MP
Steve Race MP
Richard Quigley MP
Emily Darlington MP
Christina McAnea, General Secretary of Unison
Mick Whelan, General Secretary of ASLEF
Jo Grady, General Secretary of UCU
Georgia Meadows, Trans Officer LGBT+ Labour
Chloe Brooks, Young Labour LGBT+ Officer
Steph Richards, TransLucent
Jess Barnard, Labour NEC
Saranya Thambirajah, NUS
Maria Exall, CWU
Phil Jones, Unite
Rhea Wolfson, GMB
Avery Greatorex plus other speakers TBA

Supported by Unison, GMB, CWU, UCU, NUS and UTAW

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Sep 10

Solidarity Kaz ✊

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Sep 10

Great to hear that a pro-trans motion was carried at TUC Congress.

In the face of enormous pressure, the labour movement stands with us 🏳️‍⚧️
congress.tuc.org.uk/motion-07-su...

Motion 07 Supreme Court ruling – active support for trans and non-binary workers – TUC Congress Motions

congress.tuc.org.uk

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Sep 8

Only four days left to submit our Conference Motion on the EHRC to Labour Party Conference 👇
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Labour for Trans Rights draft motion for Labour Party Conference 2025

Restoring Trust in the Equality & Human Rights Commission Conference notes that: On August 8th, The Times and Independent reported that the Equality & Human Rights Commission has completed drafting g...

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thank you to those who joined us for our Labour for Trans Rights campaign day with one of our top allies in Parliament, @alexsobel.co.uk 🏳️‍⚧️

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Sep 1

You only have until next Thursday 11th September at 5pm to submit our draft Conference motion at your CLP 👇

Let’s get trans rights onto Conference floor 🏳️‍⚧️
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Labour for Trans Rights draft motion for Labour Party Conference 2025

Restoring Trust in the Equality & Human Rights Commission Conference notes that: On August 8th, The Times and Independent reported that the Equality & Human Rights Commission has completed drafting g...

docs.google.com

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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · Aug 29

Forthcoming statutory guidance could have a profound impact on trans people's lives.

I've written to the Women and Equalities Minister to urge her to reject anything that undermines trans people's rights, inclusion, privacy or safety, and for Parliament to have proper oversight.

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Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Aug 12

Are you attending Labour Party Conference? Let us know if you’re able to help us out 👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Labour for Trans Rights: will you be at Labour Party Conference?

Labour for Trans Rights will be at Conference this year, but we need help. If you're at Conference, and are able to give some time to help us out - with our fringe, leafletting & giving out merch, spe...

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transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Aug 12

We have just under a month to get our CLPs to submit this motion 👇

Let’s do this 🏳️‍⚧️

Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social · Aug 12

We're sharing our suggested Labour Party Conference motion submission, on reforming a clearly not-fit-for-purpose Equality & Human Rights Commission 👇

You have until Thursday 11th September, 5pm to get your CLP to submit this 🏳️‍⚧️
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Labour for Trans Rights draft motion for Labour Party Conference 2025

Restoring Trust in the Equality & Human Rights Commission Conference notes: That the Labour Party’s 2024 Manifesto pledged to “remove indignities for trans people”; That in the For Women Scotland cas...

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