I hope in, in the next few days we’ll able to discuss how we get our economy growing again and enable our citizens to live well. Right now, I’d like to address another question that I’ve been asked:
I am biologically a woman. If I have a hysterectomy or mastectomy, I am still a woman. And I am legally a woman.
Some people born male and who have been through the gender recognition process are also legally female. That DOES NOT mean they are biological women, like me.
All my life, I’ve fought for gender equality. I’ve stood up for women. I’ve listened to them. I’ve been right alongside them in every major battle. I make sure policy is focussed on them. Just look at my track record.
My work resulted in a comprehensive road map of what any government should be focussing on for women at every stage of their lives. It remains relevant today.
During my tenure at @GEOgovuk I challenged the trans orthodoxy with real and genuine concern, especially the volume girls referred into trans services. I set up this Inquiry.
On sport, I raised this years ago. This was important to me because I’ve trained alongside men in the Navy. I support a science-based approach. @uk_sport has done good work, as have @sharrond62@Daley_thompson and others. The biology is overwhelming important.
It was me that changed maternity legislation that was drafted in gender neutral language ( by another) to use female terms. I have also defended free speech on these issues.
Some want to damage my reputation for whatever reason. They want to depict me as ‘woke’. I was elected by the no-nonsense, down-to-earth people of Portsmouth North. It was a Labour seat. I’ve increased my vote share at each election.
I refer you to their judgment.
I’ve fought for women’s rights all my life. I would NEVER do anything to undermine them. I will continue to protect them.
And those that purport to be champions of women while misrepresenting and undermining them might like to think again.
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Tonight was pretty special. Nearly 5 years ago I watched @MusicManProject rock the @RoyalAlbertHall. I’d played a small part in the plan by Sir David Amess to get them there and pack the place out. Here’s the video I took that night where he set out their plan to play Broadway..
The @MusicManProject is an education charity that enables people with learning disabilities to learn and most importantly enjoy music. They have played some of the UKs most prestigious venues. Tonight it was @RoyalAlberHall again…
After we lost Sir David I got more involved and introduced them to the bands of the @RoyalMarines. I was at their first meeting together at @HMS_Collingwood. To progress their Broadway dream they produced a Christmas single which made it into the top 10 (iTunes)…
In the 2010 Parliament I secured funding to build our city new flood defences. Today I visited the construction base for an update. They are transforming the coastal path and will protect us from events so rare and severe they occur once in 500 years…
As well as stopping flooding they are improving the area. With seating and picnic areas, bird hides, new green areas and walking routes…
Nature wins too, 2000m2 of wildflowers, 100s of native trees, bee posts, tidal pools, salt marshes reconstructed, and a sea wall designed to help sea life recolonise it fast (snails have already moved in!). We will also construct a new island for birds to use during high tide…
Today’s news of the latest increase in the annual rate of inflation to 9.4% justifies fully my economic measures of targeted tax cuts which are non-inflationary and help people through this cost of living crisis.
Of the three candidates left in this race I am prepared to take action with timely and targeted fiscal measures that are necessary, non-inflationary and affordable.
We need to act now, and not sit on our hands by proclaiming we have done enough, during the height of this crisis, and come this autumn, to help people pay their bills.
I wanted to learn about how @alliancetexas has been created, a 27,000-acre development delivering $100bn for the region. Lessons for the UK to help us achieve the best border in the world and maximise Freeports. @HillwoodDevelop@UKinTX#DITStateSide
Multi-modal traditional freight traffic meets drones and autonomous vehicles…#DITStateSide
…Creating a huge logistics hub attracting major firms from across the world, and building new homes, schools and hospitals. Great discussions about enabling regulation, effective planning partnerships and big vision.
Brilliant event with @Alone_Soldiers. Commemorations and celebrations, opening two new yurts. These will provide warmer accommodation for the veterans camp at Cumberland fort. Well done everyone 👍🏼
Gary and his team paid moving tributes to all those they serve, and today to Marc who they lost in recent weeks. When these guys invest so much in each other it is very tough for the team when a life is lost.
Thank you to everyone who supported @Alone_Soldiers today, including this little lot. Your support means 1000s of veterans get help, lives are saved and given meaning again.