Cllr Bella Sankey Transgender News “We hear your anxiety and distress.” Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, publishes statement following Supreme Court’s anti-trans gender ruling Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, has published a statement after anti-trans rights activists won their JK Rowling-funded Supreme Court challenge over the definition of a woman, which will affect the lives of trans women across the UK. Backed financially by the Harry P By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Lush Cosmetics launches ‘Liberation’ bathbomb to raise funds for pro-trans organisations Lush Cosmetics has launched its ‘Liberation’ bathbomb to raise funds for pro-trans organisations, including TransActual, My Genderation and TENI. On its website, Lush says: “Celebrate trans lives and stand up for trans rights with this luxurious liberating bath bomb. Layered in the pink, blue and w By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News The UK’s only trans judge to take UK government to European Court of Human Rights over Supreme Court’s anti-trans ruling on biological sex Dr Victoria McCloud, the UK’s only trans judge, is planning to take the government to the European Court of Human Rights over the Supreme Court‘s anti-trans ruling on biological sex. Dr McCloud, who came out as trans in her twenties, said the court had failed to consider human rights arguments that By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory. By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Transgender News “Proud TERF” Sharron Davies accuses London Marathon organisers of being “anti-women” after trans women ran in women’s event at the weekend “Proud TERF” Sharron Davies accused London Marathon organisers of being “anti-women” after trans women ran in the women’s event at the weekend. The former Olympic swimmer and broadcaster, who uses her platform to promote the exclusion of trans communities from sport, said the organisation was acting By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Equalities & Human Rights Commission: “Trans women (biological men) should not be permitted to use women’s facilities.” In the wake of a JK Rowling-funded anti-trans court challenge, the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released interim guidance stating that, in places like hospitals, shops and restaurants, “trans women (biological men) should not be permitted to use the women’s facilities”. It also By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Trans women banned from competing in pool’s female category Ultimate Pool Group (UPG), the professional body for 8-ball pool, has become the first sports body to amend its rules – banning trans women from its female category – in the wake of the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. While its open category By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Emily Bridges, one of Britain’s best known trans athletes, says Supreme Court ruling has “painted more of a target” on the backs of trans women In an exclusive interview with ITV News‘ sports editor, Emily Bridges, one of Britain’s best known trans athletes, says last week’s Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex has “painted more of a target” on the back of all trans women. “It increases levels of vulnerability. You By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Transgender News “I’m a trans woman but for so long I felt really scared to claim that word.” Fizz Sinclair speaks to Nigel May for ‘A Gay Old Time’ podcast Nigel May has spoken with Fizz Sinclair – an actor, comedian, writer, model and content creator with a massive social media following – for the latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast, which shines a spotlight on a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conver By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 02: Keir Starmer attends Pride in London 2022: The 50th Anniversary – Parade on July 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) Transgender News Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women, says Number 10 Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling, which will negatively affect trans people across the UK. The prime minister had previously said that “trans women are women”, but asked to repeat that statement on Tuesday, April 22 he said the rul By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brid Transgender News Labour equalities minister Bridget Phillipson welcomes last week’s Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition Labour equalities minister Bridget Phillipson has said she welcomes last week’s Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition, which will affect the lives of trans communities across the UK. While some MPs have expressed concern with the ruling, Phillipson, said: “Before I was an MP I managed a women’s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Trans Rally Community Brighton Unites: Huge turnout for emergency protest against Supreme Court decision Brighton Unites: Massive Turnout for Emergency Protest Against Supreme Court Decision By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
