Apparently Dr Mary Ann Stephenson, head of the EHRC was 'shocked' in a meeting with Unison when presented, by a trans rep, with 600 examples of documented harm (supplied by members) resulting from the UK's anti-trans policies. Has offered to work with the Union, although not clear what that means

Saying no to the new EHRC code.

Ashley Smith reviews the state of the American resistance against Trump and argues that only mass working-class struggle and a new workers’ party, not reliance on Democrats, can defeat him and the system that produced him. revsoc21.uk/2026/07/09/t...

Join us at 6pm, Thursday 9th July at the top of Middle Meadows Walk, Edinburgh. It's part of a nationwide decentralised protest, organised by the Bodily Autonomy Coalition, against the EHRC’s transphobic, undemocratic bathroom ban.

An rs21 Unison member reports back on the recent Unison conference. revsoc21.uk/2026/07/07/a...

Ish Tominey-Nevado spoke to Unite members at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester out on strike against their employer InterContinental Hotels Group UK (IHG) over union-busting activities, last minute rotas, sick pay and conditions. revsoc21.uk/2026/07/05/o...

James B reports from the picket line at the Institute of Cancer Research. revsoc21.uk/2026/07/04/s...

With trans rights under attack as never before, we need to show our support for the trans community. Will you join us? goodlawproject.org/s/d23a8a

Set in Renaissance-era Florence, Phil Melanson's debut queer novel reimagines the intersecting lives of three ambitious young men―a banker, a priest, and a gay painter named Leonardo. Phil will be in conversation with Andrés Ordorica next Wed 8th July!

Starmer will be remembered for his repressive law-and-order agenda if he is remembered at all. Socialists must be ready for new challenges under a government led by Andy Burnham – but our tasks remain the same. revsoc21.uk/2026/07/03/a...

Book recirculation in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians and in memory of Allan Armstrong, lifelong socialist and friend. Books ranging from history, socialism and Marxism to railways travel and music. Saturday & Sunday 1 and 2 August, 11am to 6pm, 3 St Peter's Buildings, Edinburgh, EH3 9PG

SC Cook reflects on the story of Welsh Labour’s downfall as told by the people who delivered it. revsoc21.uk/2026/06/30/a...

Yep, as the UK plunges down global LGBT+ rankings, the Government has hired someone to tell the world to 'do what we say and ignore what we do.'

Was proud to have taken part in a March and die in outside the EHRC Manchester Office at the weekend.

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rs21 interviews STAT editor Pete Mercer on their recent cultural event Vermin. revsoc21.uk/2026/06/29/i...

@troubl3makers.bsky.social event: Fighting Transphobia At Work. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/fight...

Anti racist rally in Leith today.

Steven Ribble shows how austerity is destroying the education system – and how teachers can fight back. revsoc21.uk/2026/06/27/t...

Incredible work @rtie.org @scottishtrans.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social and the EIS on your powerful deputations this morning!

Edinburgh Council condemn EHRC guidance, passed 34 to 19. Thanks to excellent drafting by @alexstaniforth.bsky.social and four powerful deputations from @rtie.org @scottishtrans.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social and the Education Institute Scot democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s1...

In this talk, given at rs21’s Festival of the Oppressed event in London, Ira Hybris argues that revolutionary socialists must address gender oppression – and liberation – not as secondary questions, but as primary concerns.

Resisting Transphobia in Edinburgh applauds the City of Edinburgh Council for voting, by an overwhelming majority, to condemn the transphobic new guidance from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. Zoe Harding delivered a blistering speech on our behalf: rtie.org/2026/06/25/e...

Edinburgh council just agreed to condemn the proposed EHRC Guidance as discriminatory against trans people, unworkable and potentially incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.

the write ups of the pm's fall never mention his biggest reforms—those that made the uk far, far worse for minorities my latest for @liberalcurrents.com www.liberalcurrents.com/starmer-out/

People took to the streets of Leith on Sunday with a different message from the racist attacks of 19th June. Leith is for everyone - we are stronger in diversity.

A few favourite photographs from Edinburgh Pride 2026.

At Edinburgh Pride 2026 - with the Radical Bloc

rs21 members in Unite discuss a leadership election dominated by two wings of the union machine and argue for critical support for Sharon Graham over Simon Dubbins. revsoc21.uk/2026/06/19/u...

Staying trans-inclusive as a Service-provider Protecting the safety, dignity, and rights of trans people and others who may not have a conventional gender presentation in response to the new Equality Act Code of Practice. rtie.org/2026/06/04/s...

Join us in the Radical Bloc at Edinburgh Pride this Saturday from quarter past noon, and find our stall at Teviot!

Glasgow now, there is no place in Scotland for racism or fascism.

Thousands gather at a peaceful anti-racism rally in Belfast as the crowd chants, "Refugees are welcome here”🙏

Love this city. The racists are all stuck in a shit pub rn being yelled at by *checks notes* Fatboy slim?

A wee group of angry balaclava and mask-wearing anti-immigration guys tried to stop the good people of Glasgow showing solidarity with migrants and standing up to racism and fascism. Well, the far right are far outnumbered... #RefugeesWelcome #MigrantsWelcome #NeighboursNotStrangers #Glasgow

At least 235 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed, several have been injured and others are missing during the war in Gaza. The International Federation of Journalists and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemn the killings and continued attacks on journalists.

TOMORROW!!!! HEXHAM PUNK PRIDE 11-11:15am meet on Fore Street 11:20am start of march Fore Street > Meal Street > St Mary's Chare > St Mary's Wynd - cross Beaumont Street into the park

Florence Open and Martin Ralph write on the incarceration of the Brazilian trade unionist, and how to show solidarity. revsoc21.uk/2026/06/11/t...

rs21 health workers Hannah Dahwa and Gerrard Vannar set out seven steps that workers can take to defeat Palantir in the health service revsoc21.uk/2026/06/09/p...

Reform run Havering council have said that the only flags the council is willing to fly are those that “recognise our heroes like the armed forces”. They should remember that Alan Turing was a gay man, and his codebreaking efforts at Bletchley Park during World War II helped save millions of lives.

Such an important statement. Many identified the impact this would have on the disabled community, or people with intersectional needs. It all negates dignity and massively overestimates available facilities. The suggestion trans+ people should “just use” accessible toilets harms both groups

"We also ask that you keep in mind that there are real people at the heart of this. Trans people were already vulnerable and a great deal of hate has been directed towards them in recent years. Please do not make their lives harder if you can help it." rtie.org/2026/06/04/s...

if you are a uk business or service who wants to stay trans-inclusive, here are some notes from @rtie.org on the new code worth sharing/ forwarding rtie.org/2026/06/04/s...

Benjamin Hargreaves looks back at the 1936 novel Summer Will Show by Sylvia Townshend Warner and the models of organising we can learn from it. revsoc21.uk/2026/06/04/l...

For more reasons on why MPs should sign the Early Day Motion rejecting the revised Equality and Human Rights Commission Code of Practice please have a look at our new website link: rtie.org/2026/05/31/e...

32 Members of Parliament have signed a motion to reject the EHRC Code of Practice. It's a code that many feminists are describing as one that targets trans people and is failing women. Please email your MP to support this motion: equalrecognition.eaction.org.uk/rejectthecode

This is a concrete action you can ask of your MP.

Please ask your MP to sign this Early Day Motion: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo... Here's a useful tool: equalrecognition.eaction.org.uk/rejectthecode (Looking at you, @elliechowns.bsky.social and @adrianramsay.bsky.social 👀)

The Fire Brigades Union has made a statement on the proposed EHRC Code of Practice on Services. Our message is clear. Equality matters, solidarity is essential, and we will continue to fight for both.

🚨 NEW: 27 Members of Parliament have signed a motion to reject the EHRC Code of Practice edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo... Ask yours to join them: equalrecognition.eaction.org.uk/rejectthecode