Labour Trans Equality

Any reasonable person might think that there are more important things to worry about!

Liz Truss Is Trying To Block Scotland’s Trans Reforms Exclusive: The new UK Prime Minister wants to “pause or prevent” the Scottish government’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill, whistleblowers told VICE World News.

Wales and Scotland moving towards updated gender recognition procedures and England?

LGBTQ: Wales' bid to be 'most friendly' nation in Europe A new plan aims to make Wales "the most LGBTQ+ friendly" nation in Europe.

A worthy read and excellent work by LGBTQ+ Co-operators!

lgbtqpolicydoc2022.pdf

Massive Rise in Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crime, as thought we didn't know!

Exclusive: Massive Rise in Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crime Reports in UK There has been a record increase in reports of homophobic and transphobic hate crimes in the UK over the last year, figures obtained by VICE World News reveal.

An excellent article, well worth sharing!

Trans rights and political backlash: five key moments in history Over the last century, progress for trans people has been met with political and cultural backlash at every step.

https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/07/31/liz-truss-kemi-badenoch-trans/

Liz Truss 'empowered' Kemi Badenoch to push back trans rights Liz Truss 'empowered' Kemi Badenoch to push back trans rights during her time in government, the former equalities minister has claimed.

https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/07/28/trans-youth-healthcare-tavistock-nhs/?fbclid=IwAR0HIT807jAXHTxQwrQJqhMrxquXicrAGfR0i9yt9NETwTIpcCMPmRviDO4

NHS replacing its only youth gender clinic could be the start of much-needed change NHS England replacing its sole gender identity clinic for children at the Tavistock could be the beginning of much-needed change.

Stonewall's statement on the outcome of the Allison Bailey case:

Stonewall statement on outcome of Allison Bailey case We are pleased that the Employment Tribunal has ruled in a decision published today that Stonewall has NOT been found to have instructed, caused or induced Garden Court Chambers to discriminate against Allison Bailey. Our Diversity Champions programme supports employers to make their...

An excellent article by Labour trans Councillor Tammy Hymas

The Tory Leadership Contest Is Becoming a War on Trans People Tory leadership hopefuls are desperate to direct attention away from the living standards catastrophe they've collectively ushered in – and they're more than happy to attack one of society's most marginalised groups to do it.

Once again the UK government show it's real view of trans people and it's not a good one!

Exclusive: UK Government Pushed City Watchdog to Cancel Trans Inclusion Policy Former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch wrote to the Financial Conduct Authority urging it to rethink plans to allow trans people to self-identify in their workplaces – then the government tried to stop the letter from being released.

Labour Trans Equality wish all non-binary people a great International Non-Binary People's Day! A day observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at raising awareness and organising around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world.

"Former LGBTQ+ government adviser Jayne Ozanne told openDemocracy in April that the Conservative Party was attacking trans rights because it believed its core voters were transphobic."
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/conservative-party-leadership-rishi-sunak-penny-mordaunt-trans-rights/?fbclid=IwAR2xGD-BQB8q_5EuODW228a5mOOHOjL3NyZGV-yItnr-SPQslyByuRtSC-8

Tory leadership candidates are weaponising trans rights Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Suella Braverman have already signalled their intention to oppose trans equality

https://gcn.ie/gender-recognition-bill-approved-spain/?fbclid=IwAR0ZXlRluScsGQrwGE6qs6ncmBb04QZJVXv4EJACnMz-X-9Q_E-wY6wsVas

Spain approves historic new gender recognition bill After the gender recognition bill got approved in Spain, their Equality Minister, Irene Montero, said, "this is a historic day".

Factors Leading to “Detransition” Among Transgender and Gender Diverse People in the United States: A Mixed-Methods Analysis | LGBT Health Purpose: There is a paucity of data regarding transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people who “detransition,” or go back to living as their s*x assigned at birth. This study examined reasons for past detransition among TGD people in the United States. Methods: A secondary analysis was performed ...

https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/18/i-used-to-be-transphobic-this-is-how-i-became-an-ally-16777201/?ito=article.mweb.share.top.twitter

I used to be transphobic - this is how I became an ally I barely accepted myself as a gay man, never mind trans people.

https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/13/trans-conversion-therapy-ban-debate/?fbclid=IwAR2cnUic4n4U-G8TriG9MTld_7z2VLbDuYcoMZSjVig7PDTPnXOt0dHdL4Y

Labour and Tory MPs unite to demand trans conversion therapy ban Tory and Labour MPs urged the government to legislate a trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban in an impassioned parliamentary debate.

We couldn't agree more . Thank you!

Layla Moran MP: "Anything less than a full ban on 'conversion therapy' is unacceptable" In an article for GAY TIMES, Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran calls on the UK government to ban 'conversion therapy' for all LGBTQ+ people.

Labour Trans Equality thank all the Members of Parliament who spoke positively in today's Westminster Hall debate relating to transgender conversion therapy. Thank you!

Parliamentlive.tv Westminster Hall

Labour Trans Equality are absolutely appalled to learn that the LGB Alliance have been awarded a National Lottery grant to 'supposedly' set up a helpline for young people!
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/12/lgb-alliance-national-lottery-community-fund-helpline-charity/?fbclid=IwAR1ky1JYW8JDilLziGhNBVvVToNZiiSi8j06IURoeScDVlHbX45estb-2pk

Q***r community ‘shocked’ after LGB Alliance handed National Lottery grant The LGB Alliance announced that it had been handed a National Lottery grant to set up a helpline for young people

Happy Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

For the last 40 years, the LGBT+ community has been standing with us in the fight against HIV – and that absolutely continues today. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to this country's HIV response.

It's crucial to remember that LGBT+ equality goes hand in hand with our vital work to end new cases of HIV by 2030, and that we will stand up against s*xual health inequalities while also tackling wider inequalities alongside that.

Especially since some in the LGBT+ community continue to carry the burden of HIV and other STIs, not to mention the homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and racism that still affects so many.

So please join us and show your support this ⬇️🏳️‍🌈

www.tht.org.uk/pride

Our thanks to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Pink News of course......

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan warns fight for LGBTQ+ equality is far from over Mayor of London Sadiq Khan writes for PinkNews about the rise in far-right hate and how the Tory government is letting LGBTQ+ people down.

We welcome Greater Manchester Equality Panel's launch with a commitment to end conversion therapy across the city region!

Greater Manchester Equality Panel Launches with a commitment to end conversion therapy across the city region Greater Manchester Equality Panel Launches with a commitment to end conversion therapy across the city region

An interview with our Patron, Michael Cashman. Important reading for all LGBT+ people........

Michael Cashman: 'The idea that equality for trans people will diminish women is a categorical lie' Philip Baldwin speaks with LGBTQ+ rights activist Michael Cashman about the UK government's endless attacks on the trans community.

https://twitter.com/LabourLte/status/1524425172954058754

Labour Trans Equality on Twitter “Over the last 24 hours we have retweeted the pictures of all the MPs and Peers who were proud to show their support for a trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy practices We thank each and every one with special thanks to for all their hard work and wonderful idea! https://t.co/IkUbE...

Our founder member Heather Peto has an important message regarding a serious issue for trans women as we get older. Thank you Heather!

Yes, trans women can get prostate cancer too – but they're being failed by doctors Trans women with prostate cancer and prostatitis are being let down by the healthcare system, according to trans woman Heather Peto.

Labour Trans Equality thanks everybody who were in Downing Street this afternoon to protest Boris Johnson's plan NOT to ban conversion therapy for trans people and those of you who could not be there in person but were there in their hearts. Bless you all!

'Thousands' protest for conversion therapy ban to include trans people | ITV News Ministers have said there will be a ban for le***an, gay and bis*xual people but conversion therapy for transgender people will still be permitted. | ITV National News

We, at Labour Trans Equality,take note of and respect the opinions of others. But when it comes to conversion therapy we're sure our readers will understand our support of the BMA's views over those of Boris Johnson!

Ban on ‘conversion therapy’ must extend to every member of the LGBTQ+ community, says BMA - BMA media centre - BMA Press release from the BMA

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61002448

'Safe To Be Me' LGBT conference cancelled after boycott Over 100 LGBT+ groups had vowed to boycott the "Safe To Be Me" event over the government's stance on conversion therapy.