good morning ben xx
@seanhakimcad
he/him | liverpool | mauritius | 21 | polyglot | liberal democrat πΆ | mental health activist | trans rights | cat person passionate about social justice, community politics, electoral reform, lgbtq+ rights and public transport
good morning ben xx
good morning woke ben
good morning ben!
move to liverpool you can have a dip in the albert dock xx
it's giving misha collins when he came out as bi at a convention and then had to come out as straight π
Ginny cares for her husband Tim, who has myotonic dystrophy. She works part-time, on top of caring for him every day.
Now, under the Governmentβs PIP changes, they face losing Β£12,000 a year. Today I asked the Prime Minister: what does he expect carers like Ginny to do?
As someone from an immigrant background, I am deeply insulted by Starmer's comments. This kind of hateful language just demonises and scapegoats immigrants even more.
The most recent YouGov poll says that more 2024 Labour voters would vote Lib Dem (15%) than Reform (12%). Moving to the right is only going to do even more damage to Labour's voter base.
On another note, Lib Dems joint first among 18-24 year olds ππΆ
Amazing that the Lib Dems have overtaken Labour and pushed the Conservatives into third πΆπͺ
Although with the attention Reform is getting in the media, you'd be forgiven for not noticing...
Anyway we had an amazing response in Preston. I even got to canvass someone in Spanish πͺπΈ
Daisy is correct and this is a completely stupid thing to say. How can you say something like this when hardly 10% of Council seats have been called??
The proposal to test trans kids for autism smacks of the politics of RFK Junior. It pathologises two groups that deserve protection by the NHS (trans kids and autistic ones) in an attempt to remove their bodily autonomy. We should all see this for what it is: something that has no place in the UK.
claiming all trans ppl are autistic is functionally the same as claiming all gay ppl are mentally ill.
it's about denying queer ppl autonomy and a voice.
Today I spoke in solidarity with trans and non-binary people whose rights are being threatened by this cruel government.
Trans rights are human rights π³οΈββ§οΈβ€οΈ
New curse just dropped:
"You've really Starmered that one up!"
And, reader, he really has.
Trans people deserve dignity and safety.
The rise in hate crimes, including in North Yorkshire, should alarm us all.
Upcoming EHCR guidance must recognise trans peopleβs existence, prioritise their safety, and inclusion.
Equality must mean equality for everyone.
The betrayal makes it even worse. Just proves that Labour politicians are liars - they'll be on your side one minute and feed you to the wolves the next. No principles or values, cannot be trusted.
When he came to office, Keir Starmer promised a government that would "tread more lightly" on people's lives.
Bridget Phillipson's announcement that trans folks should use the wrong toilets is offensive and ignorant.
It shows Labour to be no better than the US Republicans. They should be ashamed.
Thank you for standing up for our community and for our party's values today, Vikki. π
(only except they're no longer the opposition!)
There was a huge backlash against this tweet I posted about a year ago from Labour members and activists.
I stand by every word I said.
It is so deeply shameful that the Labour Party, which is meant to have traditionally centre-left social democratic roots, is now swinging to the right on many issues, all in the name of appeasing Reform voters.
You do not defeat the radical right by appeasing them.
Far from being feminist, assuming people are 'male until proven otherwise' is about as patriarchal as you can get.
This Labour government is monstrous. Performative cruelty in a red tie is as bad as performative cruelty in a blue one. Worse, as they led us to expect better. π₯
We're organising. πΆβπ³οΈββ§οΈ
It was lovely to meet with Wavertree residents today with Councillors @carlcashman.bsky.social and Laurence Sidorczuk at our pop up surgery! πΆπΆ
tell jilly i said hi!!
I am increasingly disappointed that the concerns of the #LGBTQ+ community over what the Supreme Court judgement means for them are not yet being addressed. I have written to the Government asking them to make clear how trans and non binary rights will be protected.
For trans people, todayβs Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act isnβt just a legal ruling but a decision that creates genuine fear about everyday aspects of lifeβaccessing services, using facilities, and simply being accepted for who you are.
this is me with every sweet treat tbh
Trans rights should NEVER be up for debate. I am disgusted at the decision made today that will cause huge distress and harm to trans & non-binary people.
I will always stand with trans and non-binary people and will always fight for their right to be respected and loved π³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
The UK Supreme Court overlaid in the colours of the trans pride flag β blue, pink and white. Overlaid bold text reads βTRANS WOMAN = WOMANβ. In the top left corner is the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats logo, and along the bottom is a small line of text: βPromoted by LGBT+ Lib Dems, 1 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PN.β
We are studying today's judgement by the UK Supreme Court.
Nothing they rule will change our solidarity with the trans+ community and with everyone who seeks to live their lives under control of their own bodies, and free from poverty, ignorance or conformity.