bex (she/they) 🌻🏳️‍⚧️🔶

There’s absolutely no reason* why GPs can’t prescribe HRT for trans patients. Gender clinics are part of the pathologised gatekeeping model that’s so damaging.

*other than the pollution of trans healthcare by ignorant bigots

Anyone: Why are there suddenly so many AHDH diagnoses? Dr. Jen: Same reason there are suddenly more stars after we built telescopes.

The mystery of medical diagnosis!

Well, you see, the human brain hasn't really finished developing until you're 225 years old.

Digital ID to be compulsory for all British workers under Starmer plan The ID card would be part of efforts to tackle illegal migration by verifying right to live and work in UK

I am a Liberal and I am against this sort of thing.

www.thetimes.com/article/3fed...

Exactly. His approach to atheism is pretty much an equivalent to christian evangelicalism - arguing that there's no need for any other set of belief.

By this point, no one listens to that. Guess that is why he wants to make attacks on another group now.

Man who made his living say I should be prevented from believing in what I believe in, now opposing my right to literally live as the human I am. Absolutely horrible individual.

Three things I can talk about for three hours without prep:
- Sailing
- Disability theory
- Intersection between faith and gender

Also this is implied in the thread but to reiterate, negativity bias is only applied to autism and transness because people assume they’re “bad” - if they’re neutral, then there’s no “need” to identify causes. Autism/transness are being constructed as “problems” in order to then “solve” them

LGBTIQA+ Greens Logo, with a statement below that reads: Our Green Party colleagues who have worked with Chris Northwood in various capacities have nothing but good things to say about her. So we are very glad to hear that the Liberal Democrats acknowledged her with their Patsy Calton Award. We are disgusted by the Express article attacking Chris and the Liberal Democrats. The news media are once again choosing to attack a woman for winning an award, due to her being trans. Painting a target on her back to further their culture war on our community. We are happy to see that the Liberal Democrats are standing by Chris and their decision to give her this award. We want to see all political parties refuse to bow down to the hate campaigns attacking individual trans people and our community. We stand in solidarity with Chris Northwood and urge everyone to do the same. Your LGBTIQA+ Greens committee Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.

A brief statement in solidarity with Liberal Democrat councillor Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz

Chris Northwood holds a glass award that says The Patsy Calton Award 2025 Liberal Democrats on it in front of a progress pride flag.

I see people are upset that I won an award for women because I'm the wrong type of woman. I was moved and honoured to have been awarded this by the party's women's group, and that the Lib Dems at all levels have my back and I will continue to fight for liberalism and my community.

remember how politicians and journos just lied and lied and lied about trans healthcare and created the space for doubt by talking constantly about the need for clarity as if the science weren’t settled already

It is an absolute joy to know @chrisn.xyz as a friend and occasional mentor in this party. The words 'exceptional woman' fit her perfectly in how she stands up for both her ward constituents and women's rights, cis and trans, in all that she does.

Now get Ed to say it

YES! Chris is a fantastic councillor and advocate for her community. It's a thoroughly deserved award, and good to see HQ having no truck with any nonsense about it. Well done, Chris!

We, the Liberal Democrats only official women's group, wholeheartedly stand by the amazing Woman that Cllr Chris Northwood is.

She is an inspiration to many within the party with her dedication to the party and her constituents.

She is a very deserving winner.

I am wearing a t shirt saying Elect The Dolls and holding a shield given by two presenters

Very proud to have been awarded the Patsy Calton Award at today's #LDConf. Very moved by those who nominated me and that I've inspired others. I've just tried to do the best job I can.

Chris Northwood, a blonde trans woman smiles into the camera wearing Pride flag earrings made from Lego studs and black t shirt in the style of "Protect The Dolls" that instead says Elect The Dolls

Doing a look inspired by @tothatzoey.net for #LDConf

The Express asked us about awarding the Patsy Carlton Prize to Cllr Chris Northwood. We responded:

"This prize acknowledged an exceptional woman in Cllr Chris Northwood. The message it sends to women members and voters is that the Liberal Democrats honour and value all of our women members."

"Conservative friends, come and win with us"

That's Ed Davey saying that he thinks the future of the Lib Dems lies with appealing to 2024 Tory voters. If you disagree, if you think the Lib Dems need to be more than Tory-lite, then join us and fight for something better: radicalassociation.org

"Conservative friends, come and win with us"

That's Ed Davey saying that he thinks the future of the Lib Dems lies with appealing to 2024 Tory voters. If you disagree, if you think the Lib Dems need to be more than Tory-lite, then join us and fight for something better: radicalassociation.org

Interesting that every time we discuss women's rights at Lib Dem Conference the group that claims to care so deeply about "the rights of women and girls" is completely and utterly absent.

Exploring asexuality has allowed me to recognise all the love stories in my life and celebrate platonic love Asexuality teaches us that we can, and should, celebrate platonic bonds in the ways usually reserved for romance

Asexuality teaches us that we can, and should, celebrate platonic bonds in the ways usually reserved for romance

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/exploring-asexuality-has-allowed-me-to-recognise-all-the-love-stories-in-my-life-and-celebrate-platonic-love/

Ed Davey MP speaking at Lib Dem LGA/ALDC reception, next to Cllr Amanda Hopgood, with me (Bex Foulsham) and Tara Foster standing behind with disapproving looks on our faces. I am wearing a purple dress and holding a glass of wine. Cllr Amanda Hopgood is folding her arms and staring downwards, while Ed Davey MP is holding a microphone and doing hand movements with his free hand.

Caption competition!

Me right now.

Still no Ed, I note, but there's some good names on here. Nice to see the Lib Dem parliamentarians finally breaking cover on this.

Huge win on the part of my absolutely fantastic co-officer!!!

West Hampstead (Camden) Council By-Election Result: 🔶 LDM: 54.4% (+15.4) 🌹 LAB: 21.2% (-23.4) 🌳 CON: 10.3% (-6.3) ➡️ RFM: 7.2% (New) 🌍 GRN: 7.0% (New) Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour. Changes w/ 2022.

WELCOME TO COUNTING WITH KIER

“Add the 15 points gained by the Lib Dems to the 7 points gained by the Greens.”

“Easy. 22.”

“Now deduct the 6 points lost by the Tories from the 7 points gained by Reform.”

“1.”

“Very good! Now, what’s bigger, 22 or 1?”

“Labour will Police Our Borders.”

🟥🟥💥🔨 The Red Wall must be firmly in our sights.

There is so much opportunity here for our party.

If we don’t make the case to disappointed and disaffected Labour voters (while honouring the voter base that supported us in 2024), we know the populists will.

the way british leftists just expect trans ppl to line up behind @zarahsultana.bsky.social and @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social blindly is really pissing me off.

saying 'they have spoken out against transphobia in the past!' doesn't mean anything bcos we keep getting burned.

we keep getting sacrificed.

Yesterday I went to the @transsolidarity.bsky.social mass rally for trans rights, alongside over 900 other people for a historic day advocating for trans rights.

My message to @catsmithmp.bsky.social and @laylamoran.bsky.social

#unitefortransrights and vote against the EHRC guidance in parliament