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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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
Reposted by Laura Pascal
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...
MUST READ: Ben Cooper KC's legal analysis on the implications of the FWS judgment, and why duty bearers must act now, not wait for the EHRC guidance
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
Duty bearers under the Equality Act must act now
Ben Cooper KC of Old Square Chambers (who represented Sex Matters in our intervention in For Women Scotland) has written a comprehensive analysis of the
sex-matters.org
July 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
MUST READ: Ben Cooper KC's legal analysis on the implications of the FWS judgment, and why duty bearers must act now, not wait for the EHRC guidance
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
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We spoke to women across the UK with disabilities or caring responsibilities about the Government’s proposed #WelfareReforms
Our statement, briefing to MPs and full consultation response can be read here:
www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
Our statement, briefing to MPs and full consultation response can be read here:
www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
Women speak out against the welfare reforms — FiLiA
FiLiA has spoken to women across the UK with disabilities or caring responsibilities about the Government’s welfare reform proposals. It is clear from what they have told us that the reforms cou...
www.filia.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We spoke to women across the UK with disabilities or caring responsibilities about the Government’s proposed #WelfareReforms
Our statement, briefing to MPs and full consultation response can be read here:
www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
Our statement, briefing to MPs and full consultation response can be read here:
www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
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‘“Huge swathes” of severely disabled people will be hit by the planned universal credit cuts, contrary to government claims that they will be protected, charities say.’
#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Benefit cuts will hit severely disabled people despite ministers’ claims, say charities
Exclusive: Charities say planned universal credit changes fail to account for progressive or fluctuating conditions
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
‘“Huge swathes” of severely disabled people will be hit by the planned universal credit cuts, contrary to government claims that they will be protected, charities say.’
#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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"Hospitals & govt departments refusing to implement Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman must “get on with it” Sir Keir Starmer has said, as public bodies continue to defy the law"
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
Keir Starmer says ‘get on with it’ as trans ruling ignored
Sir Keir Starmer said public bodies’ guidance should be consistent with the Supreme Court ruling that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex
www.thetimes.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
"Hospitals & govt departments refusing to implement Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman must “get on with it” Sir Keir Starmer has said, as public bodies continue to defy the law"
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
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We hope Government will also listen to the Women from across the country who have contribed to our response to the DWP consultation.
We will be sending this in the next week and are happy to discuss further 📨
#TakingThePIP #DisabilityRebellion
We will be sending this in the next week and are happy to discuss further 📨
#TakingThePIP #DisabilityRebellion
June 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We hope Government will also listen to the Women from across the country who have contribed to our response to the DWP consultation.
We will be sending this in the next week and are happy to discuss further 📨
#TakingThePIP #DisabilityRebellion
We will be sending this in the next week and are happy to discuss further 📨
#TakingThePIP #DisabilityRebellion
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Good to see Keir Starmer @primeministeruk.bsky.social has listened to the MPs who raised the alarm about the impact of the proposed reform.
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer offers ‘massive concessions’ on welfare bill to Labour rebels
Exclusive: Leading rebels say they have been promised significant changes to planned cuts which could help bill avoid defeat
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Good to see Keir Starmer @primeministeruk.bsky.social has listened to the MPs who raised the alarm about the impact of the proposed reform.
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...