EmmaP💙

Low paid woman. Equality for all members of UNISON.
Also on the Blue Place

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

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.

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@tinyrowlet @KeelsFox It might be in the guidance, but guidance isn't law.

[Stuzi 🐝🐝 @stuzi_pants]

‘Cos Nige he took £5 million quid
And Nige will take £5 million more…’

Great Proclaimers twist on Farage’s ‘until recently’ secret donation 👏

[JAHID @Its_jahid94]

This is the pic of Donald Trump on Epstein's plane with a child.

This is the pic the DOJ deleted yesterday.

Now they want to scrub this from the Interne

Share this everywhere.

[Steph Richards: (She/her) - Say NO to hate. @PompeySteph]

TransLucent Resignation Statement: Seeking to take the Labour Party to court.

Some 6+ years ago, I started a personal blog, which led to a group of campaigners, which in turn led to an organisation we now know as TransLucent. It’s been an amazing journey for me as a founder and CEO. Still, in life, things change, and chapters end.

In December 2025, the Labour Party discriminated against me by barring me from a space where I was once welcome - the National Women’s Conference.

The Party claims that this is due to the Supreme Court judgment (FWS v SGM). I believe the Labour Party has been badly misinformed by their lawyers and could have chosen to remain trans inclusive.

A court, perhaps ultimately in Strasbourg, will need to decide.

I know this may be a marathon journey, but it is inconceivable that when the Gender Recognition Act was drafted, exemptions, which included single-sex spaces and female sport, would also mean a trans woman could not attend a conference.

For nearly a year, the Labour government has witnessed the chaos the Supreme Court judgment has caused: likely suicides, certainly suicide attempts, trans people outed at work, trans women and girls expelled from Girlguiding, and volunteers quitting in protest.

The Women’s Institute has excluded trans women who had been members for decades, resulting in multiple branches closing, leaving many elderly s!s women without the companionship they cherished.

This is madness, and the Labour government could and should have intervened - neither Girlguiding nor the WI wanted to exclude - this gender-critical “lawfare” has to be stopped.

I never imagined that I would be the one embarking on this epic journey to help overturn the FWS judgment, and I know the right-wing media will target me relentlessly with lies and misinformation - something I have faced several times before.

As I begin my legal case, it is clear that I can no longer remain the public face of TransLucent, which is not involved in my personal dispute.

I have served the Labour Party loyally in various Women’s positions in the past. As a post op trans woman with a Gender Recognition Certificate and as an award-winning feminist, I am truly disgusted, but while I feel desperately let down, it is my intention to remain an active member of my CLP.

I am pleased to confirm that Prof. Stephen Whittle OBE (who co-founded Press for Change) and Dr Debora Diamond, both eminently qualified, will take my place at TransLucent. I know they will do a superb job.

My immediate resignation will not affect the tireless advocacy work the organisation has undertaken -TransLucent will continue to fight for the dignity, respect, human rights and healthcare that trans people so richly deserve.

I have had months to prepare for this, as my dispute with the Labour Party has been ongoing since December. Although I am leaving my position at TransLucent, I will continue being involved in the cause of human rights and intersectional feminism.

Finally, please support my Crowdjustice Campaign to help fund my legal case against the Labour Party. Initially, I need £25k, followed by a further £45k as soon as possible.

All donations go directly to my solicitor - should you prefer by using the slider, you dont need to leave a tip to Crowdjustice.

Please donate and share this post.

Thank you.

https://t.co/OYasJJOFqW

[Good Morning Britain @GMB]

Steph Richards is a trans woman who works for the charity Endometriosis South Coast as their parliamentary engagement officer which is a voluntary role, but in the last week, she has seen a tsunami of hate directed her way.

Some women online have called her appointment deeply offensive, but Steph says this is just another excuse for transphobia.

Steph talks to @PaulBrandITV and @kategarraway

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@Buzz1066 @PSCupdates @TwyceUK I think you meant to write 'Identify the fascist' rally. Sorted 👍🏼

[Grannies4Equality @grannies4equal]

“I’m worried about this very loud anti-trans sentiment that is taking over mainstream media. I’m hoping that this is a beacon that will say: 'There are lots of people who love and support trans people & we’re not going to be quiet’”
🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

https://t.co/7RU2zllfCW

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@Dr_Derael @LeaveHeardAlone And apologies for those States I've missed. A question...which States would be Gilead?

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@Dr_Derael @LeaveHeardAlone If it's Civil War, maybe some states may look elsewhere. California goes independent; Washington, Oregon, and maybe Idaho and Montana + the New England States ask to join Canada. Arizona and New Mexico join Mexico + they get Texas back?

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@kadirlondon78 @GyllKing Every day, it seems that George Orwell was exceptionally prescient in 1984. His 3 super states of Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia are rapidly threatening to become reality 🙄😡

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@Heavy_Biscuits2 @CorinthianJax @vcrqueenjen A 'pseudo-religious' claim? That's your assertion. Transgender people are not solely Trans Women, but Trans Men too.
You allow that gender non-conforming people have always existed, presumably Non-binary and Gender Diverse, but not Transgender? Who are you to pick and choose?

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

📜 Parliament passes the Employment Rights Bill 🎉

📢 UNISON hails the hard-fought legislation that will transform workers’ rights for the better ✊

Find out more here ⬇️ https://t.co/EcBTm9XLwY

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@JasonVsTheNoise @AngelaRayner If you understand the sentiment, then you understand why it's important for both employers and workers. Certainty of employment gives both sides confidence. Local employers employ local workers and leads to local spending and investment.

[Liam O'Hara @LiamOHa82358200]

@AngelaRayner Great news, Angela.
You should be very proud that you were the one who fought for this.
Really hope you get back on the front bench soon.

[Angela Rayner @AngelaRayner]

Proud that the Employment Rights Bill has now passed the Commons AND the Lords.

The biggest boost to rights at work in a generation.

A historic achievement for this Labour Government🌹

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@EveRay1 @sally_hines Actually, the full phrase was "(only) let (those) women (who agree with us) speak" Doesn't trip off the tongue quite so easily, but 🤷‍♀️

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@Reith2Adam @InsiderWorld_1 So how come Britain had a mandate over Palestine from 1920 to 1948, granted by the League of Nations? Starting 9 years before Arafat was born? Or does that not fit in with your world view?

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@IanGlass_ @The_TUC You mean like the minimum wage legislation? Or going back a little further, the Equal Pay act? Or the Factories Acts? If small businesses exploit their workers, why shouldn't their employees be protected from exploitation?

[EmmaP💙 @4_emmap]

@Ellaurel3 @CF_Farrow Have you looked at the actual proposed protocol, rather than just the headline guesses? And also considered that this medical trial was a recommendation in the Cass report?