There's more *actual* jokes in this than an entire series of Mitchell & Webb.

In two minutes this doctor explains why anti-trans hysteria is completely unscientific and based on a fundamental misunderstanding of how transitioning facilitated through the medical system actually works

Truth... #Iran #Epstein #EpsteinFiles

I’ll be using this new Morrissey excuse at some point: ‘I’m not not turning up for my shift. Circumstances have rendered my attendance impossible…’

So. Trans Mission was amazing. The acts were great an all but the energy. To be in an arena of people ehore there. For love. For solidarity. For Joy. To FUCKING fight. My trans siblings. I'll go down fighting for all of you. I needed this.

I'm actually gutted I missed @zackpolanski.bsky.social at Trans Mission, I was at the bar! But Ian McKellen. The way he held that arena in silence. I think that's the most powerful thing I've ever experienced. And I'm fucking old!

I'm actually gutted I missed @zackpolanski.bsky.social at Trans Mission, I was at the bar! But Ian McKellen. The way he held that arena in silence. I think that's the most powerful thing I've ever experienced. And I'm fucking old!

Literal clownshoes.

These files confirm that Mandelson's malign influence runs through this Labour government. Starmer knew exactly the choice he was making when he appointed him. He has to go.

Two spare tickets for the Trans Mission concert in Wembley if anyone can use them

A ballsy effort (but a Seat Leon does not weigh two tonnes, not even with Yo Mama sitting in it)

I accidentally ran over a squirrel this morning. It was unavoidable, but the guilt is very heavy. And there are men who can start WARS and blow up children and act like it’s nothing. Nothing. I couldn’t be them. I’m sorry, squirrel.

Heading for London. This'll be my first time at Wembley Arena and I think my first arena show since the mid 00s.

Labour, Reform and Conservatives are all speaking about ending certain rights for lgbtqia+ people. our communities must not vote for them. Gay marriage and Trans healthcare could soon be gone. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖

Trans Mission Day is finally here! I get to see Kate Nash, Ian McKellen *and* Zack Polanski in one venue, with a load of trans siblings? Colour me very excited!

It's no longer OK for you to sit in the house of Lords because your dad did. But if your mate put you there? That's fine. Neither of these really feel like democracy to me.

Given that every 'evidence review' under Labour is conducted to 'build the evidence case against' can there be any real doubt about how this ends? The complete removal from the NHS, and possible criminalization, of all medication for trans people.

The current Labour Party is anti-trans, anti-justice and anti-democratic. It is getting harder and harder to see it as worth saving. Every single day of this torment only deepens my anger.

Today I asked ministers to deny* that the number of jury acquittals in protest cases was a factor in the Government’s dangerous attack on jury trials. *They did not do this

From the comments: “Only transgender healthcare has been singled out for an evidentiary hurdle so extreme that it effectively guarantees denial of care.”

Having been an officer of a political party, no, they really don't know what their constituencies think, even when told quite loudly. It's not so much about finding out what people think as trying to find ways to make them think what you think they ought to think, in my experience.

I generally assume that political parties know what their constituencies think better than the rest of us do: they spend so much money on polling and focus groups. But I would be *amazed* if they understood how viscerally they are loathed by young progressives for pushing trans people under a bus.

What's that you say? The NHS lies to your face and makes shit up? [Shocked face]

What is the subject of little discussion is that it is assumed the UK needs a career diplomat as Ambassador to the EU but should potentially look to politicians for the similar role to the US. Which is revealing as to how one is seen as more important than the other.

⏰ LAST CHANCE ⏰ Tomorrow is Trans Mission, a huge concert in solidarity with the trans community ✨🏳️‍⚧️ Grab the last few tickets while you still can ⬇️ https://www.transmissionlive.uk/

Tumbleweed though....

Labour MPs blaming the Tories for this: After the GE Labour said re: Tories "We see your temporary BP ban & raise you a permanent PB, & now a HRT ban for trans teens." Wes Streeting as health minister is 100% responsible for this, & any MP that remains in Labour is complicit. 🤷

So a cis man is telling a trans woman that the most transphobic MP out there isn't trans. Figures. Remind me why MPs are held in such low esteem? They are so out of touch it's unreal. Labour, the Party of millionaires looking after the interests of billionaires.

Hear hear. Not every #MP may agree with this but they sure seem comfy sitting firmly on their hands whilst #TransKids carry all the risks and subsequent remedial actions costs. ##TransKidsDeserveBetter #TKDB

I just saw a TikTok video that referred to the band Bikini Kill as "Bikini Unalive," and it's like, what are we even doing at this point?

Wes Streeting isn’t doing this for the Reform vote he’s doing it because he’s a deeply revolting right-wing piece of shit and questions should be asked about the role of his religion in it if we want to be real

The NHS has now stopped all medication - puberty blockers and hormones - for trans minors. For most, unless they get drugs from other sources, this means a lifetime, in an increasingly violent and transphobic society, unable to pass. Under Wes Streeting NHS policy is harm and death for trans people.

Even though we all knew this was the next step in the attempt to eradicate our trans loved ones I'm sure there are many of you very upset and angry today. Please know we see you, we love you and will ALWAYS keep fighting for your right to equality, respect and peace to live your lives! ❤️🏳️‍⚧️❤️

With England now proceeding with institutionalised conversion therapy through government policy it is now indefensible for the Scottish Government not to proceed with its own ban independently. We must protect LGBTQ+ people here and provide a safe harbour.

When trans people say they won't vote for Newsom in the general and people ask them how when "they know it'll be worse under Republicans" it's because of how fast Labour has tried to out run Conservative and Reform anti-trans levels. Weathervane Newsom would have no problem doing it as POTUS either.

Yep. Starmer/Streeting/Phillipson have created a conversion therapy system for trans children with the prime intention of harming and killing as many trans children as possible.

If you have been blessed with a trans child; 1. Keep them away from the NHS 2. Try and move abroad if you can 3. Be prepared to fight transphobic staff at school 4. Find other sources of hormones/medication. If you can, get a car loan to pay for them. 5. Protect them from all governmental agencies.

Medical transition for trans kids is now banned for new referrals on the NHS. Trans kids in the UK can still go private or DIY (for now). This means the new clinics that replaced GIDS are close to useless at best, conversion therapy at worst. 1/5

#JustListened Something random from Bandcamp's sales carousel that caught my eye. Not familiar with this band or their featured artist, but this was pretty excellent! The sound and energy are great, the performance is on point and the message is always appreciated. Highly, highly recommended!

Starmer’s response will be that he “understands their genuine concerns”.

New BBC style guide just dropped. “Gender critical” is a confusing phrase and should be avoided. Consider using instead, “a sociopathic bigot identifying as a concerned citizen”.

Every gay person you know, they were a child once. At some point in that childhood, they found out what homosexuality was. You can't stop either of these things happening and I don't know what you hope to achieve by intentionally making these things difficult, confusing and lonely.

this is like the thesis statement of our times

One donor accounts for 65% of Reform UK's 2025 donation income. The party's average reported donation is £112k. Not exactly a people's revolution.

@lbc.co.uk reporting that Shabana Mahmood wants to trial giving each failed asylum seeker £10k to leave within 7 days, so up to £40k/family. Funny how the BNP offered much the same as their 2010 election pledge... Labour going full fash was not on my scorecard for 2026. ... shorturl.at/yea0O 1/

"Labour will you do a thing? Will there be a profit for us or our donors? Er, no? Then no we will not do a thing." -All current Labour policies.

Starmer’s idea of learning lessons and showing he ‘Get’s it’ 🙄 Hopefully this shows everyone (including those Labour MPs that post like they are not part of this party) Labour will never return to it’s socialist roots It wasn’t just Mandelson and McSweeney that changed the party

The Green Party has been consistent on our position. We support the Iranian people in their struggle against the brutal Regime. And we oppose illegal bombing from the USA and Israel that has already killed countless civilians and risks an all out Regional war.

The term for that is White supremacy and any coverage of Reform that does not include that term is complicit in whitewashing White supremacy. Sometimes things really are that simple. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Thank you to @zackpolanski.bsky.social for your clear support for the trans community. In a political climate where too many are stepping back, visible allyship from political leaders matters. We were proud to meet Zack at launch of the Trans Lives Report by @transactualuk.bsky.social