Policy, comms, external affairs leader. Social justice and human rights campaigner. He/Him.
Edinburgh
Joined October 2011
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You can try to legislate trans people out of existence but you won’t succeed. Trans people have always been here. They will continue to be here. They are our friends, our family, our colleagues, our neighbours. Solidarity today and every day. 🏳️⚧️
Deeply sad to learn of Christina’s passing. She was a powerhouse. Kind, principled and decent. Watching her work a room was always a masterclass in how you make people feel heard and seen. My thoughts go to Keith, Jack, Lewis & all those who loved her.
I’m hardly on here now. It has become a total cesspit of hate, rage, misinformation and conspiracy theories. So am setting the TARDIS co-ordinates for a new dimension. Come say hey.
Happy 10th anniversary to equal marriage in Scotland. Proud to have played a part in the equal marriage story, forever grateful to all those who campaigned for decades to make this happen & happy for all those who have been able to celebrate their love in the way they want to.
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"The path to LGBTQ+ equality has always required enormous courage and effective collaboration."
Read about Stonewall's new CEO, @Simonablake, and his first day on the job at #Lab24 Party Conference in @AttitudeMag. 👇
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What discussions have happened with UK Govt? What assurances has SG received that the years of work carried out by the Expert Advisory Group, on the Bill consultation, committee evidence sessions will lead to a UK wide comprehensive ban with no loopholes & is trans inclusive?
We are committed to ending harmful conversion practices in Scotland.
We will work with the UK Government to explore a joint approach to protecting people across the UK, but we will also continue to prepare devolved legislation should that not be possible.
ALT Graphic reads: Ending Conversion Practices. The Scottish Government is wholly committed to ending harmful conversion practices - whether that is part of a UK-wide, cross-government approach, or through the Scottish Parliament. We will also strengthen the support available to survivors of conversion practices.
Work on a Scottish Bill was already at an advanced stage. Yet hardly any work has been done at Westminster - we could be waiting years to get a four nations approach underway.
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Today, the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health gave an update on children and young people’s gender identity services.
You can read what she said in full here: gov.scot/news/gender-identit…
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Our story tonight as Scotland’s biggest council fails homeless people. We witness a call showing Glasgow City Council is breaking the law. Scotland’s FM @JohnSwinney says he’s “disappointed” at the news. Here’s our film with @davidboyle on cam/edit and @Christina5News producing.
#5News exclusive footage reveals Glasgow City Council is breaking the law when it comes to helping homeless people.
The council has failed to provide temporary overnight accommodation to vulnerable people despite having a legal obligation to do so. A special report by @ajjenkins
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It’s up to us to remember what Kamala’s mother told her: Don’t just sit around and complain — do something!
We only have two and a half months left until Election Day.
So, let’s get to work! go.KamalaHarris.com
A lot of people should be apologising to Khelif - and held accountable for the lies they have told and amplified about her.
I want to apologise to Khelif - Italian boxer Carini bbc.in/3YvHg0m
