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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 3h

And please also donate to Labour for Trans Rights @labour4transrights.bsky.social , so we can carry on working with Labour MPs like Lucy Powell in the fightback against the EHRC code of practice: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...

Donate to Labour for Trans Rights

Labour for Trans Rights relies on a small team of volunteers, and we rely on small donations to carry on the vital work we do campaigning for the trans community across the labour movement. Please co...

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 3h

If you're able, make sure you donate to the Good Law Project so they can carry on their legal challenge agaisnt the EHRC: goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...

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Hannah Rich @hannahmerich.bsky.social · 2d

'Lord, you told us to love our neighbours as ourselves, but you never told us to ask where they were born or what papers they carry in their hands. You simply told us to love.' - from a clip posted on the Other Place of a priest turned away from giving communion at an ICE detention centre. Preach.

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 4d

Rhetoric like this has the potential to fatally undermine any broad antifascist front, and going forward, event organisers need to do more to make sure it is not given a platform.

Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 4d

I was however deeply troubled that the Palestine Solidarity Campaign representative chose to hijack the event, making a needlessly inflammatory and racist speech which called for 'dismantling of Israel'. She then led chants of 'from the River to the Sea'.

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 4d

There were two very good speeches: from Bishop of Kirkstall Arun Arora, who recalled the words of Martin Luther King and Desmond Tutu as well as Leeds's antifascist history, and from TUC regional secretary Dave Pike, who spoke of the British labour movement's tradition of solidarity.

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 4d

Despite my very strong reservations about Stand Up To Racism as an organisation, I was glad to attend the anti-racist march in Leeds today, because we need to make it very clear to the fascists that we don't want them in our city and we won't let them win.

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 7d

Sounds like a fascinating discussion! I'll try to listen when I get chance

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 · 9d

We think pretty soon but it all depends on discussions within government. I suspect the government will try to hold off until after the deputy leadership contest because it would draw attention to Bridget Phillipson in a way that would hurt her standing among the Labour membership.

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 9d

There are so many allies in the arts, and I think it's about time we tried to organise some sort of big benefit concert to raise money for trans advocacy organisations

Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · 9d

Sophie Ellis-Bextor hits out at transphobia: “These people make trans people their whole personality and spend their entire day being angry” 💯

“There was a time when Pride felt like a celebration of the shoulders people were able to stand on, but now it feels like an absolute political necessity”

Sophie Ellis-Bextor hits out at transphobia: "These people make trans people their whole personality"

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has criticised increasing levels of transphobia in the UK and overseas in a new interview.

www.nme.com

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Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · 9d

Sophie Ellis-Bextor hits out at transphobia: “These people make trans people their whole personality and spend their entire day being angry” 💯

“There was a time when Pride felt like a celebration of the shoulders people were able to stand on, but now it feels like an absolute political necessity”

Sophie Ellis-Bextor hits out at transphobia: "These people make trans people their whole personality"

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has criticised increasing levels of transphobia in the UK and overseas in a new interview.

www.nme.com

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 11d

My MP @alexsobel.co.uk is already a firm ally, but there are many essentially decent Labour MPs who don't yet have all the facts and just need a bit of nudging.

Please inform your MP's decision making in relation to the EHRC by sending them the @transactualuk.bsky.social template letter.

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Goth Baby Spice 👱🏼‍♀️ @thelovelymrfred.bsky.social · 12d

Just sent this @transactualuk.bsky.social template to my MP. I would encourage others to do the same, especially if like me you’re cis. We gotta stand with our trans siblings now more than ever 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Parliamentary Scrutiny EHRC Code - Constituent Letter

TEMPLATE LETTER FOR CONSTITUENTS Please note that you will need to copy the text below into a separate document in order to edit and create your own version. This template is for viewing only :) Rem...

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Goth Baby Spice 👱🏼‍♀️ @thelovelymrfred.bsky.social · 12d

Just sent this @transactualuk.bsky.social template to my MP. I would encourage others to do the same, especially if like me you’re cis. We gotta stand with our trans siblings now more than ever 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Parliamentary Scrutiny EHRC Code - Constituent Letter

TEMPLATE LETTER FOR CONSTITUENTS Please note that you will need to copy the text below into a separate document in order to edit and create your own version. This template is for viewing only :) Rem...

docs.google.com

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 12d

This piece from Maria Exall is very good

Kaz Self @kazself.bsky.social · 12d

Blue Labour - the Trumpian cuckoo in Labour’s nest.

www.chartist.org.uk/trumpian-cuc...

Trumpian cuckoo in Labour’s nest — Chartist

Maria Exall asks, has Blue Labour’s “Family, Flag and Faith” moment finally arrived? Maurice Glasman, one of the chief architects of Blue Labour, has celebrated the ascendance of Donald Trump to the W...

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 12d

Let's build on it now.

Labour for Trans Rights is a volunteer-led organisation, and unlike the gender critical lobby, we don't have any billionaire donors.

But with your donations, we'll take the campaign for trans equality to the heart of this Labour government.

actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...

Donate to Labour for Trans Rights

Labour for Trans Rights relies on a small team of volunteers, and we rely on small donations to carry on the vital work we do campaigning for the trans community across the labour movement. Please co...

actionnetwork.org

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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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Trans Safety Network @transsafety.network · 13d

Trans Safety Network are very concerned to see that the review into supposed over diagnosis of mental ill heath and neurodivegence ordered by Wes Streeting is to be chaired by Peter Fonagy with Simon Wessely as Vice chair.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/controv...

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 13d

I am sickened by today’s attack in Manchester. Antisemitism is on the rise around the world, and we must do all we can to stomp it out. I am grateful to first responders and congregants who showed incredible bravery, and I am praying for those who were killed.

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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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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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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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Christians on the Left @chrleft.bsky.social · 13d

We send our prayers, love and solidarity to our Jewish brothers and sisters across the country, and all in @jewishlabour.bsky.social, following the horrific events in Manchester on this holiest of days. We are mourning with you.

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · Jul 6

It's a privilege to be standing as part of the Trans Rights Alliance - a fantastic group of people drawn from every faction of our party - as a candidate for the non-portfolio officer position on LGBT+ Labour's national committee.

Make sure you register before the 12th July so that you can vote!

transalliance.bsky.social @transalliance.bsky.social · Jul 6

🚨 LGBT+ Labour members, there's an AGM coming: we're asking you support the Trans Rights Alliance 🏳️‍⚧️

We're a cross-factional group of proud trans, GNC & ally LGBT+ Labour members who want our organisation to boldly defend our community and actively engage our membership... (1/6)

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