LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth.

This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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We urge all internal election candidates, and all Lib Dem members, to sign our open letter and complete our sex assigned at birth data revocation form (see comments).

The party has changed the rules mid-election despite there being no clarity whatsoever on the law.
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Today marks Trans Day of Remembrance, a solemn occasion for our #LGBTQ+ communities and allies to reflect, remember, and honour our remarkable trans and non-binary siblings, whose lives were tragically cut short.

🧵#TransDayofRemembrance #TDOR Today gains particular significance as we acknowledge the heartbreaking 392 trans and non-binary individuals globally reported to no longer be with us since the 1st of October 2022, as recorded by Remembering Our Dead (@TDoRinfo).

tdor.translivesmatter.info/reports

Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth

As we honour and celebrate the rich legacy, accomplishments and contributions of our Black communities this month, it's essential to acknowledge the intersectionality of our Black and #LGBTQ+ communities. #BHM #BHM2023 Black LGBTQ+ individuals have played a significant role in shaping history, making invaluable contributions in various fields.

Let's recognise and uplift their stories, resilience, and achievements as an integral part of the broader Black experience.

Happy #BiVisibilityDay! 💖💜💙 Today, we celebrate the strength and resilience of our #bisexual friends and family. Your love is valid, your identity is beautiful, and you are a vital part of our diverse community. #BiVisibility #BiVisibility isn't just about being seen; it's about being understood and celebrated. Let's educate ourselves, educate each other, and promote a world where all sexual orientations are embraced and respected. #AcceptanceMatters

Ok, so here’s a Lib Dem primer on why transphobes claiming that “we aren’t transphobic, we just want to protect women” are full of … well, yeah. Settle in. Also, note this thread will contain descriptions of sexual abuse. Time and time agin, these so called “feminists” will only show any interest at all in a given issue if there is a trans angle. Take the campaign to repeal the auto abortion provision in the Irish constitution recently - UK transphobic “feminists” ignored it until they found out…

Once again, there seems to be lots of confusion about the Gender Recognition Act, the Equality Act and so-called “Self ID”. It’s time for another Lib Dem primer. Best put the kettle on and settle in.

Here we go. The government has, for some months now, said it wants to consult on updating the Gender Recognition Act (GRA). Our last primer explained what this did.

Tl;dr: It was introduced to allow trans people to get married in their identified gender.

People have approached us and told us they’re confused by this Gender Recognition Act stuff. “What’s all this about self ID?”, they ask us. “We are so confused!”, they say.

With all the misinformation about, who can blame them? So settle in for tve Lib Dem guide to the GRA. Until the 1970s, when people transitioned they generally wrote off to various places: the passport office, the DVLA, the nice tax people (look, I paid you OK? Please don’t hurt me!) and the register office.