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Enby trans, queer, husband, cat Dad. Life coach, radio host, poet and author in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Views own πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ’›πŸ€πŸ’œπŸ–€ www.mxmike.co.uk

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We're at the 'we're very sorry we hired a trans person' stage in the UK's systematic erasure of trans people.

05.08.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 982    πŸ” 352    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 3
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Store Service & Feedback Find information regarding Store Service & Feedback at Marks & Spencer Customer Service.

If you wanted to email Marks and Spencer, perhaps to encourage them not to apologise for members of staff who are simply existing, you can, at the following link:

Store Service & Feedback | M&S
www.marksandspencer.com/help-and-sup...

05.08.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Begging @bsky.app

If I get a notification and I click on it, please take me to the account the notification is for!! 🫣

05.08.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I mean the books are here ready to be started on. Doesn’t necessarily mean that I’M ready πŸ˜‚

05.08.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Two large text books from The Open University. Both have cartoon drawings of people on the covers, one is a dark blue, the other is light blue. The titles are β€œEncountering Psychology in Context” books 1 and 2

Two large text books from The Open University. Both have cartoon drawings of people on the covers, one is a dark blue, the other is light blue. The titles are β€œEncountering Psychology in Context” books 1 and 2

Ready for the second module of my degree in September

05.08.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Are there any jobs where trans people are just allowed to do their jobs without fear of becoming a headline because of bigots?

05.08.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh hello πŸ‘€

05.08.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh really? Complete coincidence that I’m sorting my underwear drawers

05.08.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

To all our cis so-called β€˜allies’, THISπŸ‘‡ is what being an ally is really about.

It means saying β€˜No!’.

It means being prepared to stand up to the harassment and the hate, even at personal cost.

05.08.2025 06:05 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A group of people gathering outside of wes Streeting's office. A building with a red sign on the top saying "Wes streeting" on it.

A group of people gathering outside of wes Streeting's office. A building with a red sign on the top saying "Wes streeting" on it.

People putting coffins onto the door of Wes Streeting's office.

People putting coffins onto the door of Wes Streeting's office.

We are now outside of Wes Streeting's office where a protest is now taking place.

04.08.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 541    πŸ” 111    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 8

The one that was cancelled half way through I was quite relieved. Not because of the show, it seemed really good, but because of the rigging swaying about right above us 😬😬

04.08.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Fringe during storm Floris is not fun. Have seen 1 amazing show, 1 was cancelled and the replacement show we booked was cancelled half way through because of safety 😬

Fingers crossed for our next two shows 🀞🏼

04.08.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Fringe’s gender-free lavatories send activists round the bend
The Daily Telegraph4 Aug 2025By Jacob Freedland
WOMEN’S rights activists accused an Edinburgh Fringe venue of breaking the law for allowing biological men to use women’s lavatories.

Underbelly Bistro Square, which is home to a number of small theatres, posted a disclaimer below the sign for the female bathroom telling attendees to β€œuse whichever toilet best fits your identity or expression”.

The men’s lavatory displayed a similar disclaimer but individual cubicles appeared to still be labelled β€œgents”. It comes after the Supreme Court said transgender women are not legally female in a landmark ruling.

The decision by Britain’s most senior judges in April prompted new guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, stating that although it is not compulsory for public services to have single-sex facilities such as lavatories, it could be indirect sex discrimination against women if the only toilets provided are mixed-sex.

The case was brought to the Supreme

Court by the gender-critical campaign group For Women Scotland after two Scottish courts rejected its arguments that the Equality Act’s definition of a woman was limited to people born biologically female.

A photograph of the sign was posted on social media by Alex Mcdonald, who said: β€œMy wife is incredibly upset by this. Maybe @edfringe could act and just remove them before @Policescotland get involved.”

Mr Mcdonald added on X: β€œSupporters of trans women in women’s spaces and sports are generally holders of luxury beliefs; they’ve never been affected by what they believe in and are too removed from reality and what many people go through to care.”

Susan Smith, from For Women Scotland, told The Telegraph: β€œThis is plainly unlawful. You can’t have a sign like that. You can either have a mixed sex space or a single sex space. It’s not possible to have both at the same time. It’s either one or the other.”

#TransAgendaClips

Fringe’s gender-free lavatories send activists round the bend The Daily Telegraph4 Aug 2025By Jacob Freedland WOMEN’S rights activists accused an Edinburgh Fringe venue of breaking the law for allowing biological men to use women’s lavatories. Underbelly Bistro Square, which is home to a number of small theatres, posted a disclaimer below the sign for the female bathroom telling attendees to β€œuse whichever toilet best fits your identity or expression”. The men’s lavatory displayed a similar disclaimer but individual cubicles appeared to still be labelled β€œgents”. It comes after the Supreme Court said transgender women are not legally female in a landmark ruling. The decision by Britain’s most senior judges in April prompted new guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, stating that although it is not compulsory for public services to have single-sex facilities such as lavatories, it could be indirect sex discrimination against women if the only toilets provided are mixed-sex. The case was brought to the Supreme Court by the gender-critical campaign group For Women Scotland after two Scottish courts rejected its arguments that the Equality Act’s definition of a woman was limited to people born biologically female. A photograph of the sign was posted on social media by Alex Mcdonald, who said: β€œMy wife is incredibly upset by this. Maybe @edfringe could act and just remove them before @Policescotland get involved.” Mr Mcdonald added on X: β€œSupporters of trans women in women’s spaces and sports are generally holders of luxury beliefs; they’ve never been affected by what they believe in and are too removed from reality and what many people go through to care.” Susan Smith, from For Women Scotland, told The Telegraph: β€œThis is plainly unlawful. You can’t have a sign like that. You can either have a mixed sex space or a single sex space. It’s not possible to have both at the same time. It’s either one or the other.” #TransAgendaClips

Liars lying [Telegraph]

04.08.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1

Labour are continuing their policy of alienating every single possible voter.

04.08.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

As predicted, Starmer’s far-right targeting of food delivery drivers has led to an attack.

04.08.2025 07:06 β€” πŸ‘ 250    πŸ” 84    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Hahahaha

04.08.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If only it didn’t come with storm Floris

04.08.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I always forget that it’s only Scotland that have a Bank Holiday today

04.08.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Our fluffy tabby cat (Saffy) lying on the floor having an existential crisis

Our fluffy tabby cat (Saffy) lying on the floor having an existential crisis

She cracks me up

03.08.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Our fluffy tabby cat (Saffy) lying on the floor having an existential crisis

Our fluffy tabby cat (Saffy) lying on the floor having an existential crisis

Sunday mood

03.08.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

"Beth Upton's life and identity have been dragged through the media"

I know Rebecca Don Kennedy didn't choose the photo accompanying the story, but it perfectly illustrates the point.

Anyone not familiar with the whole shitshow would assume that was Beth Upton in the photo.

03.08.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks.

We are seeing a drag parody of Kath & Kim, Zara Gladman, Jordan Gray and of course The Fit Prince (by Awkward Prods)

03.08.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hopefully not too bad. We’re actually heading through to Edinburgh as we have several pre-booked tickets. Won’t be risking the trains though

03.08.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A garden with a greenhouse, lawn and plants. The sky is blue and the sun is shining

A garden with a greenhouse, lawn and plants. The sky is blue and the sun is shining

The calm before the storm

(Under amber warning for tomorrow)

03.08.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Birthday! X

03.08.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hey everyone! Queers for Palestine, Trans Kids Deserve Better, The Dyke Project, London Trans Pride, Fag Revolt and RS21 Are calling the entire queer and trans community to join us outside the vile Wes Streeting's constituency office. We are responding to the Palestinian Youth Movement's call for a 'Siege on Labour' on Monday:

When: Monday 4th August at 6 PM

Where: 12a Highview Parade, Ilford, IG4 5EP (15 minute walk from Gants Hill central line station)

? Why: Wes Streeting and the vicious 'Labour Party' are accomplices in the zionist-made famine in Gaza. Streeting is also responsible for the deaths of many trans kids past and future. We are taking unified action across the country on Monday with these demands:

1. A full two-way arms embargo on Israel

2. An end to British RAF surveillance flights over Gaza

3. For the British government to use all UN and sanctions levers to force Israel to allow aid into Gaza

4. For David Lammy to resign as foreign minister after lying to the public about arms sales to Israel

This government is dripping in the blood of our trans siblings and of the Palestinian people. We must act together to force Labour to meet these demands.

Hey everyone! Queers for Palestine, Trans Kids Deserve Better, The Dyke Project, London Trans Pride, Fag Revolt and RS21 Are calling the entire queer and trans community to join us outside the vile Wes Streeting's constituency office. We are responding to the Palestinian Youth Movement's call for a 'Siege on Labour' on Monday: When: Monday 4th August at 6 PM Where: 12a Highview Parade, Ilford, IG4 5EP (15 minute walk from Gants Hill central line station) ? Why: Wes Streeting and the vicious 'Labour Party' are accomplices in the zionist-made famine in Gaza. Streeting is also responsible for the deaths of many trans kids past and future. We are taking unified action across the country on Monday with these demands: 1. A full two-way arms embargo on Israel 2. An end to British RAF surveillance flights over Gaza 3. For the British government to use all UN and sanctions levers to force Israel to allow aid into Gaza 4. For David Lammy to resign as foreign minister after lying to the public about arms sales to Israel This government is dripping in the blood of our trans siblings and of the Palestinian people. We must act together to force Labour to meet these demands.

Protest outside Wes Streeting's office on Monday

02.08.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 244    πŸ” 109    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 5

I’ll always know who to hit up if I’m struggling for playlist inspiration!

02.08.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'll be there; will you? @mxmike.co.uk @glitterbeamuk.bsky.social #QueerlyFabulousShow

02.08.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A sunny garden with a greenhouse. In the foreground is a small table with breakfast bowls and juice glasses

A sunny garden with a greenhouse. In the foreground is a small table with breakfast bowls and juice glasses

Al fresco breakfast - making the most of the warm sunshine (yes, the lawn needs a cut)

02.08.2025 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Purple promo image for The Queerly Fabulous Show on GlitterBeam Radio Saturday 10am. I’m wearing a silver sequin dress

Purple promo image for The Queerly Fabulous Show on GlitterBeam Radio Saturday 10am. I’m wearing a silver sequin dress

Join me for a very queerly fabulous morning on @glitterbeamuk.bsky.social from 10am

02.08.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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