Introduction In January 2021 Labour Trans Equality issued a Consultation Paper designed to promote a discussion about transphobia and how to tackle it when manifested in the Labour Party This was in response to two things. First, specific examples of… Continue Reading →
“Labour Trans Equality is very pleased and very proud to announce that Lord Cashman has agreed to become a Patron of Labour Trans Equality” Lord Michael Cashman CBE “Labour Trans Equality is very pleased and very proud to announce that… Continue Reading →
“Conversion Therapy” A Response to the Government’s Consultation Document 17 January 2022 “The United Kingdom is a global leader on LGBT rights and is committed to banning the coercive and abhorrent practice of conversion therapy. We want every individual to… Continue Reading →
SUPPORTING LABOUR TRANS EQUALITY A MODEL CLP MOTION We have prepared this model CLP motion following publication of our report “Tackling Transphobia in the Labour Party; Outcome of a Consultation and Recommendations for Action” in order to support local action… Continue Reading →
It is fair to say that Ms Duffield’s apparent support for so called “gender critical” perspectives and organisations such as the Labour Women’s Declaration and the LGB Alliance, has generated considerable criticism from Trans people and their allies both within… Continue Reading →
Keir Starmer Speaks Up Strongly in Support of Trans People In a video message for Pink News’ “Pride for All” celebrations on 9 June Keir Starmer made his strongest statement yet in asserting his support for ensuring the rights of… Continue Reading →
21 April 2021 “Ban on “conversion therapy“would not violate freedom of religion or belief under international law, because of the harm it causes” The Evangelical Alliance a religious grouping has written to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson claiming that a… Continue Reading →
We are pleased and proud to announce that Labour Trans Equality has now officially been recognised as a “Friend of Labour” Labour ‘Friends of’ Groups provide a forum for members with a common interest to represent communities, professions and policy… Continue Reading →
“Safeguarding Young Trans People; The Real Issues!” In an article for the Socialist Health Association published in its latest Bulletin Labour Trans Equality criticises those who are failing to acknowledge the scale of the crisis affecting access to appropriate healthcare… Continue Reading →
23 February 2021 A number of peers including some Labour Peers most of whom (with some notable exceptions) really should know better, are claiming that this Bill as currently drafted using the word person “erases women from public discourse” because… Continue Reading →