Laura Pascal
@pascallaura.bsky.social
Parliamentary and Public Affairs at human-rights charity, Sex Matters
Head of Public Affairs at FiLiA.
Former civil servant (DHSC and DfE) and Labour Party hack
Also interested in adult social care & childcare markets
Head of Public Affairs at FiLiA.
Former civil servant (DHSC and DfE) and Labour Party hack
Also interested in adult social care & childcare markets
Pinned
Sex Matters letter to BBC's board 👇
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
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Reposted by Laura Pascal
🧵 Last month, FiLiA welcomed our new Director of Research, Dr Laura Favaro, who will bring together FiLiA’s diverse strands of research to establish a dedicated space for the production of high-quality, feminist-driven research: the FiLiA Research Hub.
#16Days #16DaysOfActivism
#16Days #16DaysOfActivism
December 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🧵 Last month, FiLiA welcomed our new Director of Research, Dr Laura Favaro, who will bring together FiLiA’s diverse strands of research to establish a dedicated space for the production of high-quality, feminist-driven research: the FiLiA Research Hub.
#16Days #16DaysOfActivism
#16Days #16DaysOfActivism
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Important @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social debate last week on Govt's #VAWG strategy: #FGM, honour-based abuse, online #misogyny, CSE & role of the new Victims’ Commissioner.
📺 youtu.be/evl7kUzji1Y
Peers’ asked Lord Hanson ‘when’ the strategy will be published, he repeatedly answered ‘very soon’...⏰
📺 youtu.be/evl7kUzji1Y
Peers’ asked Lord Hanson ‘when’ the strategy will be published, he repeatedly answered ‘very soon’...⏰
What is the government doing to reduce violence against women and girls?
YouTube video by House of Lords
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Important @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social debate last week on Govt's #VAWG strategy: #FGM, honour-based abuse, online #misogyny, CSE & role of the new Victims’ Commissioner.
📺 youtu.be/evl7kUzji1Y
Peers’ asked Lord Hanson ‘when’ the strategy will be published, he repeatedly answered ‘very soon’...⏰
📺 youtu.be/evl7kUzji1Y
Peers’ asked Lord Hanson ‘when’ the strategy will be published, he repeatedly answered ‘very soon’...⏰
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Our best wishes to Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson as she begins in post tomorrow.
We know she will be an asset to the EHRC and everyone it serves and we look forward to working with her and the EHRC in the future.
Read our letter in support of her appointment ⬇️
filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
We know she will be an asset to the EHRC and everyone it serves and we look forward to working with her and the EHRC in the future.
Read our letter in support of her appointment ⬇️
filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
Letter in support of Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson — FiLiA
FiLiA warmly welcomes the Government’s choice of preferred candidate for the next Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson. As part of the process, she appeared...
filia.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Our best wishes to Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson as she begins in post tomorrow.
We know she will be an asset to the EHRC and everyone it serves and we look forward to working with her and the EHRC in the future.
Read our letter in support of her appointment ⬇️
filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
We know she will be an asset to the EHRC and everyone it serves and we look forward to working with her and the EHRC in the future.
Read our letter in support of her appointment ⬇️
filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
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In our accompanying letter to the Welsh Government, we urge officials to reform their approach to Equality Impact Assessments and widen stakeholder engagement to include grassroots women’s organisations.
🔗 filia.org.uk/s/Letter-to-...
🔗 filia.org.uk/s/Letter-to-...
November 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In our accompanying letter to the Welsh Government, we urge officials to reform their approach to Equality Impact Assessments and widen stakeholder engagement to include grassroots women’s organisations.
🔗 filia.org.uk/s/Letter-to-...
🔗 filia.org.uk/s/Letter-to-...
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Last week, we wrote to the EHRC in response to their formal enforcement action concerning serious failures in the Welsh Government’s compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty.
🔗 filia.org.uk/s/Letter-to-...
🔗 filia.org.uk/s/Letter-to-...
November 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Last week, we wrote to the EHRC in response to their formal enforcement action concerning serious failures in the Welsh Government’s compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty.
🔗 filia.org.uk/s/Letter-to-...
🔗 filia.org.uk/s/Letter-to-...
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Thank you, Lady Falkner, for your leadership and interventions in balancing the rights of everyone, in your role as Chair of the #EHRC
We are especially grateful for your defence of women's human rights, especially in the face of toxicity & hostility.
🔗 www.equalityhumanrights.com/kishwer-baro...
We are especially grateful for your defence of women's human rights, especially in the face of toxicity & hostility.
🔗 www.equalityhumanrights.com/kishwer-baro...
November 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thank you, Lady Falkner, for your leadership and interventions in balancing the rights of everyone, in your role as Chair of the #EHRC
We are especially grateful for your defence of women's human rights, especially in the face of toxicity & hostility.
🔗 www.equalityhumanrights.com/kishwer-baro...
We are especially grateful for your defence of women's human rights, especially in the face of toxicity & hostility.
🔗 www.equalityhumanrights.com/kishwer-baro...
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Read FiLiA's Male Violence against Women & Girls Global Lead, Sally Jackson's blog on why feminists mark the UN day for the elimination of #VAWG & why our activism can never be limited to #16days ✊
🔗 www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
#16DaysOfActivism #IDEVAW #IDEVAW2025 #NoExcuse
🔗 www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
#16DaysOfActivism #IDEVAW #IDEVAW2025 #NoExcuse
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Read FiLiA's Male Violence against Women & Girls Global Lead, Sally Jackson's blog on why feminists mark the UN day for the elimination of #VAWG & why our activism can never be limited to #16days ✊
🔗 www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
#16DaysOfActivism #IDEVAW #IDEVAW2025 #NoExcuse
🔗 www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
#16DaysOfActivism #IDEVAW #IDEVAW2025 #NoExcuse
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However, @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social also say that ‘unless the Government also removes the benefit cap, some of the poorest households will see little or no gain, as any newly available support would be likely clawed back through the benefit cap’.
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www.wbg.org.uk/article/some...
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www.wbg.org.uk/article/some...
Some positive steps for women but more ambition needed, says WBG
Read our immediate response to the Budget
www.wbg.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
However, @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social also say that ‘unless the Government also removes the benefit cap, some of the poorest households will see little or no gain, as any newly available support would be likely clawed back through the benefit cap’.
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www.wbg.org.uk/article/some...
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www.wbg.org.uk/article/some...
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The two-child benefit cap will be scrapped in full from April 2026, described by the @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social as ‘a landmark step towards tackling child poverty in the UK’ & which will ‘lift over half a million children out of poverty by the end of the decade’.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped from next year
The policy, introduced under the Tories, means parents can only claim universal credit for their first two children.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The two-child benefit cap will be scrapped in full from April 2026, described by the @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social as ‘a landmark step towards tackling child poverty in the UK’ & which will ‘lift over half a million children out of poverty by the end of the decade’.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.'
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
'Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.'
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Big thanks again to @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social for sponsoring the event and to all the MPs and Peers who made time to come along.
We can't wait to start building these relationships further.
We can't wait to start building these relationships further.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Big thanks again to @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social for sponsoring the event and to all the MPs and Peers who made time to come along.
We can't wait to start building these relationships further.
We can't wait to start building these relationships further.
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We were also very happy to meet @katrinamurraymp.bsky.social @labouruk.bsky.social , who was interested to hear about the research in our report and the work of the #FiLiAWomensAssembly, especially in #Scotland.
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We were also very happy to meet @katrinamurraymp.bsky.social @labouruk.bsky.social , who was interested to hear about the research in our report and the work of the #FiLiAWomensAssembly, especially in #Scotland.
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Fantastic to meet @kittysull1.bsky.social & @tracygilbertmp.bsky.social @labouruk.bsky.social, who were both interested to hear about the diverse range of women who have signed up to the #FiLiAWomensAssembly, attending 30+ events this year, inc. in #Scotland.
Further meetings are now being planned!
Further meetings are now being planned!
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fantastic to meet @kittysull1.bsky.social & @tracygilbertmp.bsky.social @labouruk.bsky.social, who were both interested to hear about the diverse range of women who have signed up to the #FiLiAWomensAssembly, attending 30+ events this year, inc. in #Scotland.
Further meetings are now being planned!
Further meetings are now being planned!
Thread 🧵
We are really grateful to @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social for sponsoring our launch in Parliament of the FiLiA Women’s Assembly & report, Making Policy Work for Women.
Thanks so much to Home Office minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social for coming & speaking to women about our work, the assembly & VAWG
Thanks so much to Home Office minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social for coming & speaking to women about our work, the assembly & VAWG
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Thread 🧵
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I’ve only been watching this for thirty minutes so far, it’s very good. Jo Coburn chairing is no nonsense. The awful doctor is spewing her usual lies.
www.youtube.com/live/SoaRbOS...
www.youtube.com/live/SoaRbOS...
🔴 LIVE: Times Radio gender debate | 9pm-10pm | 20-Nov-25
YouTube video by Times Radio
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I’ve only been watching this for thirty minutes so far, it’s very good. Jo Coburn chairing is no nonsense. The awful doctor is spewing her usual lies.
www.youtube.com/live/SoaRbOS...
www.youtube.com/live/SoaRbOS...
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Transgender civil servants are still allowed to use lavatories of their choice as the government is yet to withdraw outdated guidelines saying gender identities “must be respected at all times”
Trans civil servants can still use toilets of choice despite law change
www.thetimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Transgender civil servants are still allowed to use lavatories of their choice as the government is yet to withdraw outdated guidelines saying gender identities “must be respected at all times”
Sex Matters letter to BBC's board 👇
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Sex Matters letter to BBC's board 👇
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
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In BBC staff inboxes this week: How to be a trans ally" . Regardless of your views on trans ideology, it is NO part of a journalist's job to be an "ally" for one view.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
In BBC staff inboxes this week: How to be a trans ally" . Regardless of your views on trans ideology, it is NO part of a journalist's job to be an "ally" for one view.
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This is why @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social is running to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party👇
September 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
This is why @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social is running to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party👇
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3 out of 4 of great offices of State (PM, Chancellor, Home Sec, Foreign Sec) are now held by Women.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Keir Starmer carries out major reshuffle after Angela Rayner resignation
Angela Rayner's exit has prompted a major shake-up with David Lammy becoming deputy prime minister.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
3 out of 4 of great offices of State (PM, Chancellor, Home Sec, Foreign Sec) are now held by Women.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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💥 #FiLiA2025 speaker news 💥
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, #feminist, politician, former teacher, former rugby international & advocate for Women & Girls’ sex-based rights & ending the scourge of #MVAWG. Tonia is Chair of the @appg-cse.bsky.social
🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets
#MaleViolence
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, #feminist, politician, former teacher, former rugby international & advocate for Women & Girls’ sex-based rights & ending the scourge of #MVAWG. Tonia is Chair of the @appg-cse.bsky.social
🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets
#MaleViolence
September 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
💥 #FiLiA2025 speaker news 💥
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, #feminist, politician, former teacher, former rugby international & advocate for Women & Girls’ sex-based rights & ending the scourge of #MVAWG. Tonia is Chair of the @appg-cse.bsky.social
🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets
#MaleViolence
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, #feminist, politician, former teacher, former rugby international & advocate for Women & Girls’ sex-based rights & ending the scourge of #MVAWG. Tonia is Chair of the @appg-cse.bsky.social
🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets
#MaleViolence
Most peculiar 🤔
@stokeybookshop.bsky.social seemed distinctly disgusted to make a transaction with me when I went to buy the latest book from bestselling author JK Rowling (AKA Robert Galbraith)
Its in stock- much to the apparent shame of the man who served me - but not on display anywhere...
@stokeybookshop.bsky.social seemed distinctly disgusted to make a transaction with me when I went to buy the latest book from bestselling author JK Rowling (AKA Robert Galbraith)
Its in stock- much to the apparent shame of the man who served me - but not on display anywhere...
September 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Most peculiar 🤔
@stokeybookshop.bsky.social seemed distinctly disgusted to make a transaction with me when I went to buy the latest book from bestselling author JK Rowling (AKA Robert Galbraith)
Its in stock- much to the apparent shame of the man who served me - but not on display anywhere...
@stokeybookshop.bsky.social seemed distinctly disgusted to make a transaction with me when I went to buy the latest book from bestselling author JK Rowling (AKA Robert Galbraith)
Its in stock- much to the apparent shame of the man who served me - but not on display anywhere...
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Why the revival of Northern Powerhouse Rail could save HS2 to Manchester (Now FREE TO READ!)
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/northern-p...
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/northern-p...
Why the revival of Northern Powerhouse Rail could save HS2 to Manchester
Known Facts + Wild Speculation = Cope
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Why the revival of Northern Powerhouse Rail could save HS2 to Manchester (Now FREE TO READ!)
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/northern-p...
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/northern-p...