Another excellent evening at the annual dinner of the Cambridge University LGBT+ Alumni Association simply celebrating being ourselves…

Rules forcing trans people to use birth-sex facilities delayed ⬇️

My latest column in @themedialeader.bsky.social looking into how dissatisfaction with the increasing ineffectiveness of advertising has led to the movement led by @nickmanning64.bsky.social and Brian Jacobs - 'Advertising, who cares' - is gaining such momentum. uk.themedialeader.com/the-movement...

My latest column in @themedialeader.bsky.social exploring the huge impact of weight loss drugs in UK. uk.themedialeader.com/the-rollerco...

People often laugh when I say never underestimate the power of a good nights sleep as one of my leadership tips. Read my column in @themedialeader.bsky.social if you want to learn more.... uk.themedialeader.com/do-not-under...

I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better

I have had death threats for my work on trans rights. I have been stalked. I have had people try and have me thrown out of my University. I am by no means alone, and lots of trans-inclusive academics have spoken publicly about the violence and harassment they face. But no mention of that here.

The current pushback against making further progress in gender equality at work and the advocacy for predetermined roles based on the accident of birth sex is bewildering. My article in @themedialeader.bsky.social published today. uk.themedialeader.com/men-still-wi...

In Praise of Kim Leadbeater Regardless of how today's vote goes, she has shown us a politics of compromise, compassion and decency. We should treat it as proof of concept for a better kind of politics. iandunt.substack.com/p/in-praise-...

Judgement Day for the EHRC: How the equality watchdog turned into a toxic culture war campaign group iandunt.substack.com/p/judgement-...

This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊

The thing about the Rule of Law is it applies to everyone or no-one The second thing about the Rule of Law is if you don’t agree with a decision then you appeal it, you most certainly don’t attack the judge for applying it The third thing about the Rule Of Law is without it, you have chaos

Congratulations to WACL for delivering an uplifting 'Festival of Talent' Conference and thank you to Amanda Mackenzie for being so candid about mistakes made in your career and how to learn the lessons and not repeat them. Photo Credit: Bronac McNeill

Some reflections from me on the reality of ageism published in @themedialeader.bsky.social today. uk.themedialeader.com/the-one-unav...

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... We had some dealings with Melanie Field at the EHRC - as the current grim Tory appointed regime was solidifying its hold. She had to work for them. Till she couldn’t any more. She knows what she’s talking about.

It's never about the science. It's always about having a legal basis for your fear and hatred of other people.

Marina Hyde sums the whole thing up perfectly as usual. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Sending my love and solidarity to my trans friends today whose every day lives just got a whole load harder. Whilst, ironically, not making a single cis woman safer. And a Supreme Court judgement that completely erases intersex people.

To my trans niece, whom I love, to my trans friends, whom I love, to all the gorgeous trans people who read my books and come to my events, I can only say that my love doesn't cease, neither does my voice.

For five years, Syd endured conversion practices, was made to undergo exorcisms and told she needed to be "cured" just for being herself. No one should have to go through what Syd did. Yet, conversion practices are still happening across Great Britain. Read Syd's story ▶️ bit.ly/4cw1njU

I'm proud to report that yesterday I completed the 10K @stonewalluk.bsky.social Equality Walk in Brighton. Thank you everyone who sponsored me. It sure helped keep my aching legs moving!

As a I watch the huge backlash against the work being done to make workplaces more inclusive and workforces more diverse, I have been trying to use the extensive criticism to acknowledge the practices that may have been misplaced. @themedialeader.bsky.social uk.themedialeader.com/now-is-the-t...

This could have an impact across the Caribbean 👇🧵

Among everything else that’s cruel and wrong about this exchange, I just feel like imaginative empathy is basically the number one qualification I have for any novelist, and if you don’t have that…

KAMALA: “I’m not here to say I told you so — fear is contagious, but courage is also contagious.”

The @financialtimes.com is not mincing words "America’s astonishing act of self-harm" on.ft.com/3YjtOLV

Thank you to whoever made this

Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq

My column: I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o...

Who else needs to remember this? We will NOT give in to their lies or our own fear!!! We will hold on to the truth and to hope—and we will resist resist RESIST!!! youtu.be/icwFpCg2SzY?...

The case against Marine Le Pen getting prosecuted can be succinctly summed up as: "If they hold one lot of populist, law breaking grifters to account - then what's to stop them going after the rest of us?"

Breaking News: Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, was convicted of embezzlement, jeopardizing her plan to run for president in 2027.

Trans and nonbinary Americans embrace joy as resistance in new ‘Freedom to Be’ quilt cnn.it/3XEmZEA

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. I have made my allyship of the trans communities visible since Stonewall became trans inclusive in 2016. Today it is more important than ever. I want my transgender friends to know today, and every day, that I stand beside them.

The Telegraph’s been reproducing versions of this same story for years. Wokeness and a ‘recipe for a crisis’ in membership. But National Trust member retention is higher than comparator organisations despite the cost of living crisis, and visitor numbers have been increasing.

'Anti-poison' ULEZ scheme has lowered air pollution most in London boroughs that opposed it

Zelensky's take-down of Brian Glenn over the suit question is underrated. "Maybe I'll get one after the war. Better than yours. Maybe cheaper." Low-key told the man he overpaid for a cheap suit. Don't argue with comedians. They'll destroy you.

Well said!

French Senator Claude Malhuret: "Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."

Fund managers have said that Trump’s Make America Great Again agenda has instead unleashed a Make Europe Great Again trade that is reordering global financial markets. www.ft.com/content/2e81...

Etymology of the day: ‘book’ comes from an ancient root shared by ‘beech’, a wood that people used for engraving inscriptions. ‘Paper’ comes from ‘papyrus’, and ‘volume’ is from the Latin for a ‘roll’ of parchment. Happy World Book Day.

@privateeyenews.bsky.social on top form as usual this issue.

We live in a Wonderland kind of world in which an opinion is treated as if it’s fact. We should agree on the need to know facts versus strongly held opinions — and how to tell the difference. I’m wary of people who talk about their beliefs rather than evidence. uk.themedialeader.com/beware-of-st...

So proud to be British #Ukraine #UK #Zelenskyy

Zelensky’s dignity and steadfastness has touched millions across the world. Anyone who stands for humanity, empathy, and justice stands with him.

First time actually weeping in a cinema tonight. Hanging Gardens is a beautiful Iraqi film that moved me tremendously. If you can see it I encourage you to do so. Incredible

What an excellent evening at the private view of @sarahjanemoon.bsky.social’s new show ‘A room of their own’ at the ASC Studio in Brixton. Her work is so powerful. @jayhammer101.bsky.social was wonderful company as always!