> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Munroe Bergdorf: “If you want to be a good trans ally, do more than posturing.”
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/munroe-bergdorf-if-you-want-to-be-a-good-trans-ally-do-more-than-posturing/
- Published: 2025-07-29T10:23:03.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-29T10:23:03.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News

British model and trans activist **Munroe Bergdorf** has issued a powerful call to action for those who consider themselves allies of the trans community, urging them to move beyond symbolic gestures and engage in meaningful support.

In a candid interview with the *Daily Mirror*, Bergdorf criticised what she described as a “directionless” approach among some allies. “If you want to be a good trans ally, do more than posturing,” she said. “We need people to show up in real, tangible ways - whether that’s challenging transphobia in your workplace, supporting trans-led organisations, or simply listening and learning without centring yourself.”

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/2025/07/Panel-5.jpg)

Munroe Bergdorf (left) took part in a panel at the launch of London Trans+ Pride earlier this month. Image by Max Siegel

She added: “Allyship isn’t about optics. It’s about action. It’s about standing up when it’s uncomfortable, not just when it’s convenient.”

Her comments come amid a turbulent time for the UK’s trans community, following a controversial **Supreme Court** ruling that redefined the legal interpretation of the word “woman” in the **Equality Act** to refer solely to biological women. The decision has sparked widespread concern among LGBTQ+ advocates, who warn it could undermine hard-won protections for trans individuals.

Bergdorf, who has long been a prominent voice in British activism, recently released a new book, *Talk To Me: How to Talk About the Things That Matter*, alongside a documentary titled *Love & Rage: Munroe Bergdorf*. Both projects explore themes of identity, resilience, and the urgent need for inclusive dialogue.

“This is a scary time,” she admitted. “But it’s also the right time to speak up. We can’t afford to be silent - and neither can our allies.”

**Images by Max Siegel. Taken at launch of London Trans+ Pride 2025**