Philippa Cowderoy
@flippac.bsky.social
Executively dysfunctional, yet occasionally effectful programmer. Crazy trans dyke. Electronic music nerd. Autistic af. Plays lots of games in all the spare time that's no use for anything else.
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I'm old enough to remember (I'm over one year old) when we were all told to shut up about labour's left wing credentials because the renters rights and employment rights bills were on the way. how are those going lxds? how are my rights looking?
NEW: The UK Government have abandoned plans to give workers day-one protection against unfair dismissal in a bid to ensure it’s Employment Rights Bill makes it through Parliament 👇
Labour scrap day-one protection from unfair dismissal manifesto pledge in U-turn
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November 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I'm old enough to remember (I'm over one year old) when we were all told to shut up about labour's left wing credentials because the renters rights and employment rights bills were on the way. how are those going lxds? how are my rights looking?
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Great to hear Rachel Reeves acknowledge that "there are many reasons why people choose to have children then find themselves in difficult times. The death of a partner. Separation. Ill health. A lost job. I don’t believe that children should bear the brunt of that."
So why should migrant children?
So why should migrant children?
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Great to hear Rachel Reeves acknowledge that "there are many reasons why people choose to have children then find themselves in difficult times. The death of a partner. Separation. Ill health. A lost job. I don’t believe that children should bear the brunt of that."
So why should migrant children?
So why should migrant children?
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the bbc changed their article from saying 'trans woman' to saying 'biological male who identifies as a woman'.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
the bbc changed their article from saying 'trans woman' to saying 'biological male who identifies as a woman'.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
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Rachel Reeves says she’s ending “Motability tax breaks”.
Sounds like she’s cracking down on luxury cars, right?
That’s not what’s happening.
These changes raise costs for all disabled people on the scheme, including those with the cheapest cars.
Here’s how. 👇🧵
Sounds like she’s cracking down on luxury cars, right?
That’s not what’s happening.
These changes raise costs for all disabled people on the scheme, including those with the cheapest cars.
Here’s how. 👇🧵
November 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Rachel Reeves says she’s ending “Motability tax breaks”.
Sounds like she’s cracking down on luxury cars, right?
That’s not what’s happening.
These changes raise costs for all disabled people on the scheme, including those with the cheapest cars.
Here’s how. 👇🧵
Sounds like she’s cracking down on luxury cars, right?
That’s not what’s happening.
These changes raise costs for all disabled people on the scheme, including those with the cheapest cars.
Here’s how. 👇🧵
By not adjusting the income tax thresholds, Reeves has made income tax more regressive: the less you earn, the more you're paying proportionally compared to before
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
By not adjusting the income tax thresholds, Reeves has made income tax more regressive: the less you earn, the more you're paying proportionally compared to before
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Delivery drivers aren't immune to motonormativity, and obviously it sucks and places unacceptable danger on cyclists and pedestrians, but read this and consider why delivery drivers sometimes park inconsiderately to be closer to their drop-off.
Urbanism and labour rights issues are inextricable.
Urbanism and labour rights issues are inextricable.
My mum ordered a new freezer from AO and when the delivery van came, it did not have a tail lift - apparently the company won't pay for them
The two guys were expected to lift freezers, washing machines etc off the back of the van themselves...which does not seem safe
This guy can GTFO
The two guys were expected to lift freezers, washing machines etc off the back of the van themselves...which does not seem safe
This guy can GTFO
There's an advert on his website for a 'Depot Supervisor' that pays £12.75 an hour for shift work.
If he wants to reduce welfare spending maybe he should pay staff enough that they don't need in-work benefits.
If he wants to reduce welfare spending maybe he should pay staff enough that they don't need in-work benefits.
November 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Delivery drivers aren't immune to motonormativity, and obviously it sucks and places unacceptable danger on cyclists and pedestrians, but read this and consider why delivery drivers sometimes park inconsiderately to be closer to their drop-off.
Urbanism and labour rights issues are inextricable.
Urbanism and labour rights issues are inextricable.
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It'd be cool if the "increasing the cost of motoring hurts poor people" people cared anything like as much about cost to people who rely on public transport - who are disproportionately likely to be poor and disabled, and who consistently face far greater increases in cost.
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It'd be cool if the "increasing the cost of motoring hurts poor people" people cared anything like as much about cost to people who rely on public transport - who are disproportionately likely to be poor and disabled, and who consistently face far greater increases in cost.
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Seen some people misunderstanding the point of TSN pointing out our previous communications with the government about this. It's not because we expect them to have empathy for trans people or to listen out of the goodness of their hearts. It's to prove that they know exactly what they're doing.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Seen some people misunderstanding the point of TSN pointing out our previous communications with the government about this. It's not because we expect them to have empathy for trans people or to listen out of the goodness of their hearts. It's to prove that they know exactly what they're doing.
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Any journos or other people with access to streeting
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Any journos or other people with access to streeting
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
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Also any MPs who want their claims to give a shit about trans people to be taken seriously, you could do worse than to stand up in Parliament and directly ask the government about this.
Any journos or other people with access to streeting
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Also any MPs who want their claims to give a shit about trans people to be taken seriously, you could do worse than to stand up in Parliament and directly ask the government about this.
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1 - My son and I met with Wes Streeting last year with other families. He heard the most horrific stories of children refused blockers and how it impacts them. We begged him not to ban blockers, and he promised to work with us, to have further meetings.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
1 - My son and I met with Wes Streeting last year with other families. He heard the most horrific stories of children refused blockers and how it impacts them. We begged him not to ban blockers, and he promised to work with us, to have further meetings.
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Sodexo killed Toni Asik.
BASH BACK’s statement outside of HMP Bronzefield on 15th November, which was read by a wonderful comrade. While for our own anonymity we couldn’t be there in person, it was an honour to deliver this statement and have it heard by our prisoners.
UNTIL ALL ARE FREE
xoxo BASH BACK
UNTIL ALL ARE FREE
xoxo BASH BACK
November 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Sodexo killed Toni Asik.
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To be absolutely clear on this, one of our volunteers received a letter from a cabinet minister acknowledging the contents of the Discord leaks, including comments talking about serious abuse. The government knows exactly who they are including in these consultations.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
To be absolutely clear on this, one of our volunteers received a letter from a cabinet minister acknowledging the contents of the Discord leaks, including comments talking about serious abuse. The government knows exactly who they are including in these consultations.
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Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
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WTAF? With no medical training, license or medical history? That could kill me in under a minute. States & congress need to stop this.
Local police officers and sheriffs in Mobile, Alabama, are abducting a man from the waiting room of a car dealership mechanic shop on behalf of ICE/DHS. During the kidnapping, he is administered an unidentified sedative.
November 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
WTAF? With no medical training, license or medical history? That could kill me in under a minute. States & congress need to stop this.
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It's that time of year
November 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It's that time of year
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To be clear, when I say "but people abuse the Cycle to Work scheme!" is benefits cheat shit, I don't mean it's LIKE benefits cheats shit; I mean it IS benefits cheats shit.
Cycle to Work is a benefit and you are saying we should crack down on cheats to the detriment of legitimate users and society.
Cycle to Work is a benefit and you are saying we should crack down on cheats to the detriment of legitimate users and society.
I don't understand why people can't see that this is just "benefits cheats!" shit - overstate the scale & the impact of the problem, foster resentment, underplay the benefit to people using it as intended & to society as a whole as an excuse to cut, with marginalised people taking the biggest hit.
For some reason, the cycle to work scheme is the subject on which a lot of otherwise progressive cyclists let their inner Tory take over.
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
To be clear, when I say "but people abuse the Cycle to Work scheme!" is benefits cheat shit, I don't mean it's LIKE benefits cheats shit; I mean it IS benefits cheats shit.
Cycle to Work is a benefit and you are saying we should crack down on cheats to the detriment of legitimate users and society.
Cycle to Work is a benefit and you are saying we should crack down on cheats to the detriment of legitimate users and society.
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When people want to means test or crack down on "benefits cheats" or whatever
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
When people want to means test or crack down on "benefits cheats" or whatever
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There is also no requirement for salary sacrifice scheme cars (EV or not) to be used for commuting & people get them for stay-at-home spouses or retired parents. Meanwhile, you're not allowed to get a C2W cargo bike to replace car journeys on the school run or big shop unless you also commute on it.
Compare and contrast the Government language.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
There is also no requirement for salary sacrifice scheme cars (EV or not) to be used for commuting & people get them for stay-at-home spouses or retired parents. Meanwhile, you're not allowed to get a C2W cargo bike to replace car journeys on the school run or big shop unless you also commute on it.
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I love bookshops, but especially indie bookshops for countless reasons @argonautbooks.bsky.social are such an important part of our community. Bookshops need space to breathe. Opening a big chain on their doorstop would be disastrous.
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We Can Make an Impact.
An Open Letter to Waterstones Regarding a Sixth Edinburgh Branch in Leith
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November 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I love bookshops, but especially indie bookshops for countless reasons @argonautbooks.bsky.social are such an important part of our community. Bookshops need space to breathe. Opening a big chain on their doorstop would be disastrous.
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Conversion therapy activitist groups like Genspect spread narratives to unwitting parents which validate the idea that they are at war with their child's identity, victims of a trans ideology, validating the parents rejection of their child's identity as a positive assertion of personal boundaries.
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Conversion therapy activitist groups like Genspect spread narratives to unwitting parents which validate the idea that they are at war with their child's identity, victims of a trans ideology, validating the parents rejection of their child's identity as a positive assertion of personal boundaries.
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Keep seeing Labour apologists be like "if only they were better at communicating the good things they've done!" &, aside from the fact that it's not very convincing if they are almost entirely imperceptible, it shouldn't be enough to overlook what they're doing to trans & disabled people & migrants.
November 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Keep seeing Labour apologists be like "if only they were better at communicating the good things they've done!" &, aside from the fact that it's not very convincing if they are almost entirely imperceptible, it shouldn't be enough to overlook what they're doing to trans & disabled people & migrants.
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While people are splitting hairs over what a suitable commuting bike is (usually on the assumption that everyone's abilities, luggage & routes are broadly the same as their own), the salary sacrifice car scheme has no requirement for you to use it to commute or even that the lessee use it at all.
November 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
While people are splitting hairs over what a suitable commuting bike is (usually on the assumption that everyone's abilities, luggage & routes are broadly the same as their own), the salary sacrifice car scheme has no requirement for you to use it to commute or even that the lessee use it at all.
There are rumours that Shabana Mahmood will later today propose building a wall for the far right to put her against
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
There are rumours that Shabana Mahmood will later today propose building a wall for the far right to put her against
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Ana decided to call out payment processors and their unilateral response was attempting to fuck up her life and that should be bigger news than it is as of now
The full count as of today:
YouTube suspended
Twitch banned 3x
Patreon suspended (temporary)
Patreon 3x audio flags (one false posi)
Ko-fi suspended (indefinite?)
Buy Me a Coffee suspended
Vice reporting censored
Pornhub censored 3x times
Fansly censored 1x
YouTube suspended
Twitch banned 3x
Patreon suspended (temporary)
Patreon 3x audio flags (one false posi)
Ko-fi suspended (indefinite?)
Buy Me a Coffee suspended
Vice reporting censored
Pornhub censored 3x times
Fansly censored 1x
Is it really a conspiracy to say Ana is being explicitly flagged by finance bros when she's now been banned (or censored) from Twitch, Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee, Ko-Fi, and *PornHub*??
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Ana decided to call out payment processors and their unilateral response was attempting to fuck up her life and that should be bigger news than it is as of now