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Woman jailed for harassing Rachel Reevesâs MP sister
Tracey Smith sent the government minister and MP Ellie Reeves 22 emails and 10 voicemails
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/28/woman-jailed-harassing-rachel-reeves-sister-ellie
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The Times & Sunday Times
2 days ago
Scotland is dragging its feet over the legal definition of a woman because âtrans ideology has sunk its claws in so deep it canât shake freeâ, Sandie Peggieâs lawyer has claimed
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Sandie Peggie lawyer: Scotland canât shake off trans ideology
Naomi Cunningham says the Scottish government remains in denial over the Supreme Court judgment and that support for the issue is âmadder than McCarthyismâ
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/sandie-peggie-lawyer-scotland-cant-shake-off-trans-ideology-gqpcxtprp?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1764327994-1
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Colin Lawson
3 days ago
Barrister Naomi Cunningham speaks to
#Scotcast
on @BBCScotland about her recent work in employment tribunals. The first ten minutes alone make it abundantly clear why she is succeeding in so many womenâs rights cases.
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âThe public are entitled to understand how major decisions are communicated inside a publicly funded organisation, particularly in a case that has raised serious questions about transparency and trust.â đ
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NHS Fife ordered to disclose papers on Sandie Peggie tribunal statement
The health board had not given the Scottish information commissioner the papers after a freedom of information request, but is now legally compelled to comply
https://www.thetimes.com/article/552701b3-3da4-4dd5-a5e3-e36a2de0e2dd?shareToken=8fea79bbf3ce70cdfc0c4e3c00d15e77
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My blog post on the PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial: "Ten million pounds and two hundred childhoods, spent not to discover whether puberty blockers âworkâ, but to postpone the moment when the NHS finally has to admit they never did and never could."
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I wish I didnât have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture. They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as âthe most openly corrupt president in American history.â /1
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Recruiting children into a study that is based on a mis-selling of rights and which forecloses their chances for adult sexual function and fertility is unconscionable.
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The puberty blockers trial on trial
When puberty blockers were banned for use in gender medicine in the UK, an exception was included to allow for legitimate clinical trials. The
https://sex-matters.org/posts/updates/the-puberty-blockers-trial-on-trial/
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"A womanâs right to prioritise her perception of herself, refusing to allow it to be overridden by male fantasy, is never a luxury."
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Does it really cost women nothing to use incorrect pronouns? | Victoria Smith | The Critic Magazine
Towards the end of 1984, thereâs a scene in which Inner Party member OâBrien asks Winston Smith to state how many fingers he is holding up: âFour.â âAnd if the Party says that it is not four but fiveâŚ
https://thecritic.co.uk/does-it-really-cost-women-nothing-to-use-incorrect-pronouns/
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The New Statesman
8 days ago
New puberty blocker trial approved for children, but questions remain đď¸
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New puberty blocker trial approved for children, but questions remain
Puberty blockers for under-18s have been illegal in the UK since 2024
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2025/11/a-new-clinical-trial-will-test-puberty-blockers-on-children?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1763797741-2
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8 days ago
Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people
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Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people
Multi-year studies announced after Cass review found âinsufficient evidenceâ about effects on children with gender dysphoria Two studies to investigate the impact of puberty blockers in young people with gender incongruence have been announced by researchers in the UK after an expert view said gender medicine was âbuilt on shaky foundationsâ. Puberty blockers were originally used to treat early onset puberty in children but have also been used off-label in children with gender dysphoria or incongruence. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/nov/22/two-uk-clinical-trials-to-assess-impact-of-puberty-blockers-in-young-people?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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Archive below
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Labour must reset the rules on womenâs spaces
New guidance is a clear interpretation of the Supreme Court judgment, so why is Bridget Phillipson stalling?
https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/labour-must-reset-the-rules-on-womens-spaces-spw9bcprf
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For Women Scotland
9 days ago
Thank you so much to the Herald and the judges for recognising our campaign!
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THE NERVE
9 days ago
NEW: Former Reform MEP Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10.5 years at the Old Bailey on 8 counts of bribery by a Russian agent. The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidenceâŚ
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www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
This was great. It was nice to have a well informed presenter too.
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The Times Radio Gender Debate with Jo Coburn | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times
Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.
https://www.thetimes.com/radio/show/20251120-32232/2025-11-20
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The Times & Sunday Times
9 days ago
Transgender civil servants are still Âallowed to use lavatories of their choice as the government is yet to withdraw outdated guidelines saying gender identities âmust be respected at all timesâ
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Trans civil servants can still use toilets of choice despite law change
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/transgender-civil-servants-toilets-guidelines-mcgdsgg8q?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1763680627-1
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Bloomberg News
9 days ago
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
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Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
https://bloom.bg/4oTXhYk
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Many, very well deserved, congratulations to Trina, Marion and Susan and everyone who helped ForWomenScotland secure the rights of the women and girls of the UK. I see this is going down well here!
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Pippa Crerar
10 days ago
Findings partic brutal about early 2020, describing the Feb as âlost monthâ. If lockdown was imposed a week earlier than March 16, it could've cut deaths in England by almost half. Many of same mistakes then "inexcusably" repeated -
@peterwalker99.bsky.social
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âToo little, too lateâ: damning report condemns UKâs Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of âtoxic and chaoticâ culture inside Boris Johnsonâs No 10
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/20/too-little-too-late-damning-report-condemns-uk-covid-response
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10 days ago
'The 300-page [EHRC] document [has been] seen by The Times but not yet published'. 'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
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What is the new gender guidance on single-sex spaces and sport?
We look at several elements of the equality watchdogâs code, which advises organisations on how to interpret the Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/what-is-the-new-gender-guidance-on-single-sex-spaces-and-sport-b3pn6wgsr
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Geri Scott
10 days ago
Excl: Trans people can be questioned over their bio sex & ultimately banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look, guidance submitted to ministers says. The Times has been leaked the final EHRC guidance submitted to the govt almost three months ago.
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Trans people could be banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look
The Times has seen the equalities watchdogâs final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash
https://www.thetimes.com/article/82eecc43-711f-4c0a-b669-42d09d60d63e?shareToken=151277f90ded90db8d3e9ef5c26db9a7
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The Times has seen the equalities watchdogâs final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash
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Trans people could be banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look
The Times has seen the equalities watchdogâs final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/trans-women-only-space-guidance-tmrm9f3m5?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1763617268-1
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
11 days ago
I know Londoners are keen to help. If you see someone sleeping on the streets, alert StreetLink to connect them to local services:
thestreetlink.org.uk
You can also support London homelessness charities by donating to TAP London:
www.taplondon.org
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12 days ago
Amnesty argued at the Supreme Court, in the For Women Scotland case, that all protections for homosexuality under the Equality Act be rendered meaningless and gay only associations be made unlawful.
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Brap
14 days ago
This is hilarious!
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Jolyon Maugham visited my college this week
Some thoughts from a talk by a particularly odious man
https://open.substack.com/pub/jealousfaithless/p/jolyon-maugham-visited-my-college?r=2i83kt&utm_medium=ios
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Cyndicate
14 days ago
The women described a culture of fear where even seasoned correspondents did not dare veer from the Stonewall-mandated position on trans issues in case they were accused of âtransphobiaâ. "⌠It felt like activism, not news.â
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Emails reveal BBC women complained over trans reporting
Messages dating back five years show female staff raised concerns with bosses but felt rebuffed or ignored
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/media/article/bbc-transgender-reporting-6r6l23cmf
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Brap
15 days ago
www.legalfeminist.org.uk/2025/11/14/t...
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THREE QUESTIONS -
What is the government up to regarding the Supreme Courtâs judgment in For Women Scotland (2)? A question which breaks down into three. Does the government really accept the Supreme Courtâs judgment? ...
https://www.legalfeminist.org.uk/2025/11/14/three-questions/
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Holyrood
18 days ago
Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell: "A man who rapes or attempts to rape a woman, girl or other victim is, should be, and will be recorded by Police Scotland as a male."
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18 days ago
Prison guidelines on the housing of transgender prisoners are leaving women at risk, an MSP has claimed.
www.holyrood.com/news/view,fe...
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Female prisoners âat serious riskâ due to trans policy, MSP warns
Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the government was âcarrying out assessments across legislation, guidance and po...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,female-prisoners-at-serious-risk-due-to-trans-policy-msp-warns
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Russ Jones
19 days ago
Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Chinaâs CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
Worldâs biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/11/china-co2-emissions-flat-or-falling-for-past-18-months-analysis-finds
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20 days ago
In other news, the IOC finally deals with reality:
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Transgender women to be banned from all female Olympic events
IOC likely to announce new policy early in new year after findings of a scientific review about the permanent physical advantages of being born male
https://www.thetimes.com/sport/olympics/article/olympic-ioc-transgender-athlete-ban-womens-sports-zhlpfll3b
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LaindonFeminist: #LabourAchievements
20 days ago
Targeting women in politics with abuse is a global issue. Already in 2016, a report which looked at data in 39 countries, showed that psychological violence affected four in every five female parliamentarians.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In Sweden, online hate and anti-immigrant extremism are driving women out of public life | Martin Gelin
A leading liberal politician has quit in fear of her physical safety. It is a crushing setback for democracy in one of the worldâs most open societies, says journalist Martin Gelin
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/10/sweden-online-hate-anti-immigrant-extremism-women?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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20 days ago
Only by ruthlessly examining what failures made it so vulnerable to groupthink in handling Martine Croxallâs case and others can the corporation save itself | âď¸ Sonia Sodha
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Whatâs the point of the BBC if it canât be impartial?
Only by ruthlessly examining what failures made it so vulnerable to groupthink in handling Martine Croxallâs case and others can the corporation save itself
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/media/article/bbc-impartiality-martine-croxall-justin-webb-w0qstgt5m?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762757523-2
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23 days ago
Girlguiding faces legal action from parent over trans policy âŹď¸ Charity is accused of failing to follow Supreme Court ruling on gender, leaving girls âexposed to harassmentâ
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Girlguiding faces legal action from parent over trans policy
Girlguiding faces legal action from parent over trans policy
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/law/article/girl-guides-trans-gender-wdd93j3gr?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762527028-2
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Sherrilyn Ifill
23 days ago
No itâs important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker âif she winsâ I am definitely going to prison. So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
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24 days ago
Flooded UK coalmines could provide low-carbon cheap heat âfor generationsâ
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Flooded UK coalmines could provide low-carbon cheap heat âfor generationsâ
Report says proven technology could benefit thousands in poor quality housing and help UK meet carbon reduction targets Flooded disused coalmines could be a significant source of energy and provide cheap heat to thousands of homes, a new report argues. Mine water geothermal heat (MWGH) systems use the water in flooded coalmines, which is warmed by natural processes, to supply low-carbon heat. Heat exchangers and pumps recover the heat, which is distributed via district heating networks to homes and buildings, providing low-cost, long-term, stable energy. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/06/flooded-uk-coalmines-low-carbon-cheap-heat?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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The Times & Sunday Times
24 days ago
The BBC has been âcaptured by a small group of [staff] promoting the Stonewall viewâ of the trans debate, according to a leaked document compiled by a former independent adviser âŹď¸
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BBC accused of suppressing negative transgender stories
Leaked dossier also reveals the broadcaster misled viewers with edited speech by President Trump and was biased against Israel
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/media/article/bbc-accused-of-suppressing-negative-transgender-stories-thlfjwdcf?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762414343-1
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ââŚit seems perfectly reasonable that they should bear the cost of returning to compliance.â ââŚ[T]he Governmentâs failure to act means that all sorts of organisations are acting illegally by allowing men to use women-only spaces.â
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Brap
26 days ago
I wish MPs would read the judgement and get legal advice before making these virtue signalling proclamations. The ruling covered toilets and no one is policing them. We expect trans people to follow the law like everyone else. Its not that hard.
#Thelawisthelaw
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Dale Vince
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5m Britons live in poverty while 10% take over half of all flightsâŚ...
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Cathy Devine
26 days ago
'It would be a grave mistake if ministers were to acquiesce in the watering down, or subversion, of a ruling that is as right as it is clear.' 'The law is the law. Sir Keir Starmer of all people should beware of the consequences of bringing it into disrepute.'
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Tactics used to thwart the Supreme Courtâs trans ruling must end
It would be a grave mistake if ministers were to acquiesce in the watering down, or subversion, of a ruling that is as right as it is clear
https://www.thetimes.com/comment/the-times-view/article/tactics-supreme-court-trans-ruling-delay-kg58gxj78
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28 days ago
Mary Earps: âI had used my voice â I took on a global sports giant and wonâ
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Mary Earps: âI had used my voice â I took on a global sports giant and wonâ
In her new book the former England star describes how she triggered a campaign against Nike over their refusal to sell replica Lionesses goalkeeper shirts
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/02/mary-earps-i-had-used-my-voice-i-took-on-a-global-sports-giant-and-won?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762071885
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29 days ago
The writer and womenâs rights activist said that naming nine trans women was a message to girls that âmen are better women than they areâ
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JK Rowling attacks Glamour magazine over trans âwomen of the yearâ
The writer and womenâs rights activist said that naming nine trans women was a message to girls that âmen are better women than they areâ
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/media/article/rowling-attacks-glamour-magazine-over-trans-women-of-the-year-nrxdwkflr?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1761997267-1
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30 days ago
www.legalfeminist.org.uk/2025/10/31/c...
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Cracking the Code -
The Times has reported that âit has emergedâ that ministers have demanded a regulatory impact assessment of the EHRCâs draft Code of Practice before it can be laid before parliament and brought into f...
https://www.legalfeminist.org.uk/2025/10/31/cracking-the-code/
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And more adulting from Michael Foran on Twitter on the Secretary of States decision to require a Regulatory Impact Assessment on what is already the law and postpone the code of practice publication.
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Gillian Wearingâs statue of Suffragist Millicent Fawcett, 2018, Parliament Square, London. The words are a quote from Fawcett on the death of suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, killed when walking in front of the Kingâs horse at the Derby,1913, to highlight the women's cause.
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