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[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

The new EHRC Code of Practice is not fit for purpose. It does not provide clear guidance, it does not do enough to protect everyone from discrimination and harassment and it is not compatible with longstanding British values.

@EdwardJDavey and Marie Goldman have written to Bridget Phillipson. ⬇️

[Harry Eccles @Heccles94]

£15 minim wage doesn’t seem so crazy next to a £10 pint does it

[Renaud Foucart @RenaudFoucart]

The moment has come to stop calling it "student loans:" it's not a loan, it is not repaid in full, and there are no fixed T&C.
It's a graduate tax that applies only to young workers. And it allows governments to increase taxes on a single generation while protecting the others.

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

The govt's Student Loan Plan 2 repayment freeze in April 2027 must be reversed. It isn't moral.

I'm concerned that my debate with Kemi Badenoch this morning distracts from the most immediate problem. In April 2027 Rachel Reeves will freeze the Plan 2 student loan threshold until 2030 which by then will increase graduate repayments by £300/yr more.

This is effectively a unilateral negative breach of the student loan contract. Students were told the threshold would rise with average earnings. No commercial lender would be allowed to do this. The govt shouldn't do it either.

Changing the terms of future students loans is a political decision - people may not like it but it is transparent. Negatively changing the terms of contracts already signed, and long in place, is a breach of natural justice.

[bearwith @_bear_with]

@jan_murray LGBTQ+ people exist, and their lives are valid and deserve to be celebrated.

Coming out, transitioning, celebrating queer relationships by weddings or civil partnerships and commitment ceremonies, the birth of a child to queer parents, all big life events that can be celebrated.

[Zack Polanski @ZackPolanski]

Wembley Arena. Let’s go. 💚

I’m proud to be speaking alongside performances from Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight & so many more!

It's a moment to stand in solidarity with our trans siblings.

Because when any of us are under attack, we show up.

Join us: https://t.co/xD108WCVlH

[Aaron Bastani @AaronBastani]

@bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCSounds @BBCOne How on earth is it acceptable to only have 2 of the 3 parties competing for the Gorton and Denton by-election a week before the vote? Where is a green? Or even a green voice?

It looks intentional.

[James Foster @JamesEFoster]

I really hope she wins.

What a breath of fresh air.

#GortonAndDenton
#GortonandDentonByElection

[Zack Polanski @ZackPolanski]

Chuffed to be the most popular leader with young people!

Thanks, guys! 💚

https://t.co/Fbhy0MXgHt

[Happily Dissatisfied @nocontextEFC]

Don’t talk to me about how anti-homophobia campaigns in football are unnecessary. I don’t give a fuck how it makes you feel.

[Jamie Stone MP @Jamie4North]

Let me make this very clear @ALLIANCELGB following your email to me today.

I am a trans rights activist. My party is categorically a supporter #LGBTQI rights.

I will not be effectively lobbied into denying people their basic human rights.

#TransRightsAreHumanRights END OF.

[bearwith @_bear_with]

@MaxineH91775285 @roisinmurphy Oh god, not... Universities. 😱

[bearwith @_bear_with]

@roisinmurphy I guess you've made enough money from queer people, so you're an authority on exploiting that demographic, right?

[simon le vans Shadow Home Secretary @simonlevans]

Oh. Seems like she’s lying to justify her transphobia. Surprise surprise.

[bearwith @_bear_with]

@roisinmurphy @proudbiwoman @Brig_333 @daniellismore He then says "when did you realise it was a two way Street - that not only did you love it, but actually that the QUEER community adored you, which they do, and have for so long"

And you replied "it's a joy"

You say it just here @roisinmurphy:
https://t.co/2CUWv3sgnC

[bearwith @_bear_with]

@simonlevans @roisinmurphy Looks like Roisin might be a little bit of a hypocrite.
https://t.co/k20qNWJT7c

[bearwith @_bear_with]

@roisinmurphy @proudbiwoman @Brig_333 @daniellismore Is that right @roisinmurphy? funny you didn't mention that on this podcast "Homosapiens: The world from a QUEER perspective"

The host asks you repeatedly about your experience in QUEER clubs & QUEER culture - you felt you'd "come home" on the QUEER scene.
https://t.co/L5LcxkW4uz

[bearwith @_bear_with]

@_the_bears_den @Alecaticus @roisinmurphy @proudbiwoman @Brig_333 @daniellismore Indeed

[bearwith @_bear_with]

@roisinmurphy @proudbiwoman @Brig_333 @daniellismore He then says "when did you realise it was a two way Street - that not only did you love it, but actually that the QUEER community adored you, which they do, and have for so long"

And you replied "it's a joy"

You say it just here @roisinmurphy:
https://t.co/2CUWv3sgnC

[bearwith @_bear_with]

@roisinmurphy @proudbiwoman @Brig_333 @daniellismore Is that right @roisinmurphy? funny you didn't mention that on this podcast "Homosapiens: The world from a QUEER perspective"

The host asks you repeatedly about your experience in QUEER clubs & QUEER culture - you felt you'd "come home" on the QUEER scene.
https://t.co/L5LcxkW4uz

[bearwith @_bear_with]

@roisinmurphy @proudbiwoman @Brig_333 @daniellismore Is that right @roisinmurphy? funny you didn't mention that on this podcast "Homosapiens: The world from a QUEER perspective"

The host asks you repeatedly about your experience in QUEER clubs & QUEER culture - you felt you'd "come home" on the QUEER scene.
https://t.co/L5LcxkW4uz