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🏳️‍⚧️Catherine of Leeds
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Older woman determined to age disgracefully and love life all the way ❤️❤️❤️ Active supporter of Trans Rights
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Reading this I just don’t know how me meeting Streeting will make any difference. It’ll cause me psychological harm to go, but to not do it will also mess with my head, because I won’t have tried everything in my power. Obviously this is all tied up with negative thoughts about failing Alice.
In a screeching u-turn from its Manifesto the Government now backs conversion therapy for trans people. That is what 'supporting' trans youth but denying them the medicine they need to physically transition means.
Government 'moving away' from puberty blockers, minister says
The Government is reportedly 'moving away' from medical interventions for trans people such as puberty blockers, a health minister has said.
www.thepinknews.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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Social media shouldn't be banned for under-16s. Here are four reasons why ⬇️ And the fourth is the one people never talk about...
January 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Please support - I’ve just started a monthly contribution … please can you, too?
Just donated to this.

The Trans Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social did vital work in 2025. Unlike the transphobes they don't have wealthy fascist donors to support their work, so please contribute to their fundraiser and lets get them some of the funds they need for 2026.
Fund the work of the Trans+ Solidarity Alliance
Trans+ Solidarity Alliance is a trans-led not-for-profit working in partnership with cis allies on our mission to work towards, real and lasting positive change for trans+ people in the UK.We’re a sma...
www.zeffy.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Just donated to this.

The Trans Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social did vital work in 2025. Unlike the transphobes they don't have wealthy fascist donors to support their work, so please contribute to their fundraiser and lets get them some of the funds they need for 2026.
Fund the work of the Trans+ Solidarity Alliance
Trans+ Solidarity Alliance is a trans-led not-for-profit working in partnership with cis allies on our mission to work towards, real and lasting positive change for trans+ people in the UK.We’re a sma...
www.zeffy.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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I need supporters to activate this petition for the govt to stop using Twitter/X.

Any signatures would be hugely appreciated:

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Petition: Stop all departments of HM Government using X (formerly Twitter)
Every department of HM Government, every public official elected or otherwise of HM Government, should immediately unsubscribe from X.
petition.parliament.uk
January 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:

archive.is/ur35j
January 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Shutting down X is no longer a matter of free speech. It is a matter of child protection.
January 9, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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It did. The Guardian Oz also published an article about my work, resulting in a 20% increase in hits on the research paper.
Puberty blocker bans in Queensland and NZ risk extreme harm to trans youth, UK expert warns
Sociologist who surveyed effect of 2024 UK ban says denial of gender-affirming care has left trans and non-binary children in ‘abject misery and severe distress’
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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May 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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The idea that Europe and the UK can't risk falling out with Trump because USA provides our weapons is nonsense. We can build our own weapons, which would make us safer and boost our stagnant economies. Any competent politician would tell you so.

Oh. Now I see the issue.
January 7, 2026 at 8:57 AM
This is why politicians need to worry more about appealing to the trans vote than the GC vote. Trans people have friends have family who multiply the vote value of every trans person. GC alienate their family and friends and only have each other.
I'll never understand how working class "gender critical" activists, who are struggling to get by due to a deliberate widening of the gap between the wealthy and the poor, have been convinced that a billionaire smugly smoking a cigar on a superyacht has a keen interest in making their lives better.
January 6, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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"We relied on US goodwill and a willingness to enforce order, which it no longer does – and there is no point in European leaders bleating about it.

"We need to wake up to the new reality – the United States has changed, and we need to change with it"

www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/i-am...
'I am sick of hearing European leaders bleating on – we need to wake up’ | The News Agents
Keir Starmer’s diplomatic response to Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela has drawn criticism from some of his own MPs. Why have European leaders offered such a muted response to such major action?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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In case you missed it at the back...

2019 (Jack Ryan): “Venezuela won’t fall because of ideology - it will fall because of oil and gold. And the U.S. won’t watch from a distance.”
January 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Despite reposting the call to arms below, I didn’t act on it until a few minutes ago.

Why? Because it felt too hard and overwhelming.

It was SO EASY.

Add your name to the letter now. If you choose not to write anything individual it will take less than a minute ❤️

tacc.org.uk/Biological-S...
January 4, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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A very long and important THREAD -

The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.

And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.

Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Okay the entire post ww2 order has been smashed to smitherines, everyone’s doing what Putin wants and just bombing places because they feel like it and committing genocides, but at least, like, ten trans athletes can’t compete in sport eh?
January 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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📢 This is a call to anyone able (safeguarding is paramount).

We now need your help!

We need everyone to:
• Email your MP using our template
• Sign our open letter calling out “biological sex” framing as a slur
1/🧵
January 2, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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The founders of Esse House work tirelessly to support the trans community locally in Glasgow and further afield in Scotland with free holiday camps, but also nationally via the Pee in Peace program, which I support, plus online initiatives for voice coaching and education for school refusers.
Happy New Year ✨️

We hope the upcoming year is kind to you. We are looking forward to actioning some of our ambitious plans to provide security, stability, and opportunity to our community.

A look ahead to 2026 for us:

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January 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Terfipedia.com has been relaunched and is back online.

All content is public domain and will be reposted at @terfipedia.com.

As always, Terfipedia will focus on debunking anti-trans lies and propaganda while leaving trans rights and experiences for the trans community itself to speak on.
January 1, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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So. 2025 has been the most significant year of my life so far. And it's not even particularly close.

Trans rights came under attack this year in the UK. I have been trying my best to help fight back.

I've been a little busy. Here's a thread of some of what I have been up to 🧵
December 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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I need your help to reach beyond SM to find the parents quietly supporting their trans offspring, heads down, staying safe and anonymous.

I need them to sign the Transparent Action pledge.

Growing our numbers will show Streeting supportive parents outnumber the transphobes.

Help me find them.
📜 Today we are launching the Transparent Pledge.

Please read and sign it here: 👉 tinyurl.com/TransparentAction

Transparent Action is a group of parents who want to take action in support of their trans, non-binary and gender diverse loved ones and the wider trans+ community.
December 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Great satire. These guys deserve their own TV show, the ghosts of Armando Iannucci and Chris Morris are strong in these two.
😮 SHOCK: As Santa Is Cancelled.

👇🏻 Find out why - watch and then share this #BrokenNews report.

youtu.be/I96albSd2w0
#BrokenNews - Santa Is Cancelled
YouTube video by Larry & Paul
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM