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Offical Bluesky account for the LGBTIQA+ Greens, the queer liberation group within the @greenparty.org.uk. Co-Chairs: @melissa.green & @kathrynbristow.uk. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box Green Party, London, SE1P 6YL

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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 12h
Statement on the presence of Elaine Miller at Conference:
Earlier this week we learned that a conference fringe meeting (Sunday 9am Women's pelvic health: the massive, hidden environmental cost) was due to be addressed by a notorious campaigner against trans rights, Elaine Miller. We understood this to mean she would be at conference in person. With our friends in Trans Greens and Trans Young Greens, we wrote to the party to say: “Her presence at Conference would go against the policies of trans inclusion held by the Green Party of England and Wales, and that the platforming of a renowned and vocal transphobe would represent a serious safeguarding issue for our trans, non-binary, and intersex attendees. The presence of a speaker with such a notorious history of disrupting democratic processes would constitute a serious risk of intimidating trans members out of participation in the democratic processes of their party.”We said that “We expect the party to uphold its duty to protect trans, non-binary, intersex, and gender nonconforming members” by not allowing this to happen. Sadly, as of Saturday morning, we have received no reply nor any acknowledgement beyond an automatic mailbox response. We now understand that Elaine Miller’s appearance will be via Zoom. This is a relief for many of us who are at conference. The title of the meeting is a serious and important issue relating to healthcare. However we cannot accept the platforming of a notorious campaigner against the rights of trans people. We told the party that if we did not receive assurances we would discuss with our members what steps to take next. So here we are, asking you our members to let us know what you think we should do, at conference and afterwards, to defend and protect members and to ensure that those who campaign against queer rights do not find a platform in our party. We are at stall 12, come and let us know your thoughts. Or share them with us on our socials. 
Bluesky: @lgbiqagreens.bsky.social
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Instagram: @LGBTIQAGreens 
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 02/10/2026
It was amazing to watch Hannah Spencer MP and @zackpolanski.bsky.social call out the government's attacks on trans people in his leaders speech today at the Green Party Conference. www.youtube.com/live/9nhD-Gp...
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 02/10/2026
Was great to meet Hannah Spencer and her lovely Greyhound's showing support for trans rights the @lgbtfdn.bsky.social brunch Conference Fringe event.
A photo of Hannah Spencer, Reade Layton and Greyhound.
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 29/09/2026
🚨 We need to hear from YOU Have you had a problem accessing gendered services since April last year, outside of school and the workplace? Are you a service provider worried about remaining inclusive? PLEASE let us know through this form - and share widely goodlaw.social/mzb3
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 27/09/2026
LGBTIQA+ Greens had a day out on Saturday helping campaigning to get @zackpolanski.bsky.social elected in H&SP and we had a great time. The H&SP campaign still needs your help though. Details below linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreenMP
A photo of members of the LGBTIQA+ Greens group in a park. Some of the people in the photo are holding large 'Vote Green' placards.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 27/09/2026
If your attending the Green Party Conference either in person or online LGBTIQA+ Greens need YOUR help:
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LGBTIQA+ Greens members are supporting many motions this conference but time to debate them is limited. That’s why we need your help!
We need YOU to vote for amendment 3 to the standing orders committee report (A01a) in order to fast track our motions that will provide real hope to trans people!
A01a will be voted on Friday 2nd at the A motions plenary that starts at 16.15 in Auditorium 1.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 27/09/2026
The Green party conference starts on Friday so if you attending in person or online let's get some of our motion's passed that will give hope to Trans people in England and Wales:
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 26/09/2026
Our lovely Comms officer is with @zackpolanski.bsky.social helping us compaign to get another Green MP today.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 24/09/2026
Please can we stop saying "dignity and respect" while those seeking to take away our healthcare use those same words? It's not like we don't deserve dignity and respect, but the words have become so meaningless.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 23/09/2026
“To think that the right to access health and care for some people in this country is now up for debate is unthinkable.” Anthony Slaughter introduces a debate in the Senedd on the pause in gender-affirming surgeries and its impact on Wales’ trans community.
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Feminist Greens (GPEW) @feministgreens.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A joint statement from Green Party groups in response to the recent organised far-right activity. Signed by: Black Feminist Greens @disabledgreens.bsky.social Feminist Greens @globalgreens.bsky.social @jewishgreens.bsky.social Latinx Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk @younggreens.bsky.social
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 16/09/2026
Maggie Chapman is absolutely right. Attacking the rights of trans and migrant people will do nothing to improve women's rights.
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Cwiar Cymru @cwiar.org · 14/09/2026
10 LGBTQ+ organisations across Wales have written to Llais, the statutory patient watchdog, demanding action be taken to restore gender-affirming surgeries in Wales. cwiar.org/en/2026/09/1...
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Cymru
By email
Alyson Thomas
Chief Executive
Llais
14 September 2026
Dear Alyson Thomas,
Re: Pause of gender-affirming surgeries in Wales
We are writing jointly as organisations representing and supporting trans people and the wider LGBTQ+ community in Wales, regarding the decision made by the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to pause referrals for gender-affirming surgeries through the Welsh Gender Service.
We welcome Llais's public statement recognising the significant impact this decision has on trans people across Wales. Gender-affirming surgeries are safe and effective, backed by substantial clinical evidence. For many, gender-affirming surgery is a lifesaving procedure needed to live a normal and fulfilling life.
There has never been a national prohibition of a surgical procedure without clear evidence of harm before now. In such extraordinary circumstances, we believe the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee should have undertaken substantial patient consultation before reaching any decision.
We are calling on Llais as the Citizen Body for Health and Social Care to request an urgent meeting with the Joint Commissioning Committee and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to:
• Raise a formal issue with the Joint Commissioning Committee regarding its decision to pause surgeries and its impacts on patient safety.
• Request that Joint Commissioning Committee agree to surgeries resuming whilst the investigation takes place
We also request that Llais works with us to advocate for a formal investigation into the decision making processes that led up to this current situation.• • Cwiar
Cymru
We urge Llais to use every avenue available to advocate for trans patients and hold
NHS Wales to account.
We look forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Cwiar Cymru
LGBTQ+ Network North Wales
Pride Cymru
Transactual
Trans Aid Cymru
Trans Partnership Cymru
Trans+ Solidarity Alliance
Umbrella Cymru
UNIQUE Transgender Network
We Exist
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Sheffield Green Party @sheffgreenparty.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Today, we need to address the horrific situation in Turkey where over 50 LGBT+ activists have been arrested. Police have raided organisations and venues, blocking their voices online. This is a direct attack on their freedom to exist. #Solidarity with the Turkish LGBTQIA+ community! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
WE STAND WITH TURKISH LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
ALL OF US IN THIS WORLD DESERVE TO CREATE FAMILIES WE LONG FOR WITH DIGNITY AND SAFETY
Promoted by Eamonn Ward, 73 Eskdale Rd, S6 1SL on behalf of Sheffield Green Party
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 11/09/2026
212 supporters on our (now published) motion. This makes this a late motion with the most co-proposers, and we did it in less than a few hours. Incredible work!
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 11/09/2026
Congratulations Zack. Let's make Holborn and St Pancras Green!
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 10/09/2026
Late Motion to Conference to unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries in Wales: autumnconf2026.greenparty.org.uk/std/Unfreeze... We need 50 co-proposers, ideally by midnight.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 10/09/2026
Our Co-Chairs sat down with @edpoole1975.bsky.social to talk about two very important motions making it through conference, about the EHRC and trans people in sport. It's a long watch, but we're confident you'll enjoy it as much as we do as a committee.
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Great to be at the @transsolidarity.bsky.social event in Parliament today and to speak to so many amazing folk who took the trouble to come down and meet their MPs. I will never stop fighting for the rights of my trans siblings and the whole LGBTQ+ community.
Carla stands in in an old part of Westminster in front of a crowd of people. She is holding a sign that reads "Trans people deserve real equality" (the word real is underlined). Carla stands in an old part of Westminster. She is in conversation with two people. They are all smiling.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 06/09/2026
There has been some uninformed speculation in the media about the Green Party’s disciplinary processes. Rightly, LGBTIQA+ Greens has no knowledge about any specific incidents and we would not comment on any individual case, but we are able to make the following things clear: 1/4
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bugs xo ↙↙↙ 🐞 @psyllobora22.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Statement on the suspension of gender affirming care in Wales - Jewish Greens
The suspension of all gender affirming surgeries by the Welsh NHS is the latest in a series of brutal assaults on the rights, bodily autonomy and dignity of trans, non-binary and intersex people in th...
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Feminist Greens (GPEW) @feministgreens.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
An important petition calling on the Senedd and Welsh Government to immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect patients of the Welsh Gender Service. Please sign and share (you don’t need to live in Wales to sign). It will be considered for debate if it reaches 10,000 signatures.
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Petition: Immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect NHS Welsh Gender Service patients.
We call on the Senedd and Welsh Government to direct the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) to: Immediately unfreeze scheduled and approved gender-affirming surgeries for patients who ha...
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 03/09/2026
This September Trans children who should be able to live a happy normal life have instead be come back Section 28 Mk2 under Burnham. 1/4
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 28/08/2026
Statement from Welsh Trans Greens on the cancelling of surgeries by Welsh Gender Services: www.instagram.com/p/Dcl8eBvjZi...
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 26/07/2026
A short statement following the events in Berlin yesterday.
White on black text throughout.

Statement reads:

The thoughts of LGBTIQA+ Greens are with CSD Berlin - Berlin Pride following the attack last night in Tiergarten, Berlin.

Pride events should be safe for all attendees, and no one should be injured or harmed.

Our thoughts are with the victims, family and friends of those affected.

LGBTIQA+ Greens stand in solidarity with the German LGBTIQA+ community at this difficult time.

End of statement. White Green Party logo, and imprint:

Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party) PO Box Green Party, London SE1P 6YL
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 09/07/2026
There are a number of protests happening today regarding the EHRC Code of Practice. Thanks to @whatthetrans.com for compiling a list of all of them.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
When trans people are under attack, "don't be political" is not an option. And we'll never be silent when a Labour Government are making life impossibly hard for trans people. We see you. And we stand with you. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Trans Rights in Bassetlaw (TRiB) @bassetlaw-trans.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
🏳️‍⚧️ SAY NO TO EXCLUSION. SAY NO TO SEGREGATION 🏳️‍⚧️ Join us on Sunday 28 June at 1pm in Retford Market Square to oppose the implementation of the EHRC Draft Code of Practice and stand in solidarity with the trans community. Trans rights are human rights. See you there.
Retford Rally For Trans Rights
28 June 2026 1:00pm
Retford Market Square
Trans Rights in Bassetlaw
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 25/06/2026
Oh so we're just blatantly allowing the NHS to do conversion practices if they just dangle the carrot of "health care services" in front of someone. Surely more analysis to come, but this draft bill is a joke. No bill would be better than this bill. Perhaps that's what Bridget Phillipson wants.
A screenshot of the draft bill to "end Conversion Practices". It reads:
(3) Conduct which (a) is carried out by a person towards an individual with such an intention, but (b) is carried out in the course of providing health care services to the individual concerned, is not a conversion practice unless the person acts in such a way that falls far below the standards reasonable expected of a person in their position.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 22/06/2026
Trans Apartheid. Continuation of puberty blocker ban for under 18s. Active removal of trans healthcare for trans youth. KSCIE and EHRC guidance. This, too, is Starmer's legacy. We really hope to see you bring this up more, @zackpolanski.bsky.social!
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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Important mass lobby update: With a red weather warning in place for the day, it will not go ahead. We are reaching out to participants with further detail and actions, but please do not travel. We are arranging a future date and will update ❤️ www.transsolidarityalliance.com/post/weather...
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Weather update: Mass lobby postponed
With a red weather warning now in place for the day of the planned Mass Lobby for Trans Equality on Thursday 25th June 2026, we are cancelling the lobby on the day and advise people do not travel to W...
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
As a matter of URGENCY, PLEASE could 100,000 of you sign this petition in the next week: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/77...
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Petition: Disapprove the draft Equality Act 2010 guidance laid on 21 May 2026
I want the House of Commons to disapprove the Equality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026 laid on 21 May 2026.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 16/06/2026
We would like to remind Adrian of his response to our pledges. While we never expect perfection from our elected representatives, we do expect that they defend the rights of LGBTIQA+ people, especially when called out. Adrian should reconsider his position, or find he completely lacks our support.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 16/06/2026
We quite rightly welcome the signing of the EDM by Siân, Hannah and Ellie. Fighting for trans rights is what Greens should be doing. It's a long-standing party policy that trans women are women, trans men are men and non-binary people are non-binary.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 13/06/2026
There is a protest today in Bristol to resist the EHRC: www.instagram.com/p/DZcNC17MhY6
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 12/06/2026
Newly controlled Reform councils are enacting anti-LGBTQIA+ policies 📩 Read more: www.wearequeeraf.com/understand-the…
Text: Following sweeping wins in council elections in England, newly controlled Reform councils are enacting anti-LGBTQIA+ policies
Two London councils have moved to restrict Pride flags during Pride month, with Havering cancelling a Pride flag ceremony, and Essex calling on its 74 libraries to 'scale back' LGBTQ+ displays and Pride month activities - The Metro
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 10/06/2026
Here we are: forced detransition of trans youth. They know the harms that this will cause to trans teens and their families, and they just don't care. This country and this government is flagrantly indifferent to the mental and physical wellbeing of transgender youth.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 03/06/2026
We are delighted to say that our letter to the leaders and our elected representatives got a response, and that it was so timely! It's quite an in-depth response, and I don't think we can cover literally everything, but we're happy with the response we got.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 03/06/2026
An update on this: @elliechowns.bsky.social has now signed the Early Day Motion. Thank you Ellie!
A screenshot of the "Find an Early Day Motion" page. It filters for motions signed or tabled by Dr Ellie Chowns, and the top result is the EDM by Nadia Whittome titled: "Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations"
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 02/06/2026
Please ask your MP to sign this Early Day Motion: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo... Here's a useful tool: equalrecognition.eaction.org.uk/rejectthecode (Looking at you, @elliechowns.bsky.social and @adrianramsay.bsky.social 👀)
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Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 01/06/2026
We are writing to our leadership and elected representatives to express our utmost disappointment following the lack of Green voices during the Parliamentary debate on the Code of Practice, and we will be asking for urgent clarification on why this was the case.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/06/2026
Happy Pride Month from the Green Party! 🏳️‍🌈
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 24/05/2026
“Has the bisexual ‘trend’ started to reverse?” - no, any decline just reflects how much harder it is to come out as bisexual
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Biphobia is sending our community back into the closet — here’s what we can do
‘Has the bisexual “trend” started to reverse?’ – no, any decrease just reflects how much harder it is becoming to be out as bisexual
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 23/05/2026
EHRC acknowledges there is no UK document that can prove someone's "biological sex", so in practice people have to ask and hope. Now, the government is requiring employers to base gender pay gap reporting on this shaky data. This is not a win for femimism.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 23/05/2026
Our friends and allies at the @feministgreens.bsky.social have released a statement about the EHRC Code of Practice. Please do give it a read!
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Kat Bristow @kathrynbristow.uk · 22/05/2026
A little reminder for Andy Burnham. There's no middle ground between people wanting to exist and people who don't want those people to exist. Ironicly, those positions are a binary. You can't exclude trans people from public life in a fair way. You can't do a genocide on us compassionately.
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
With the updated EHRC code of practice, the Government is still leaving trans people with a real fear of being excluded from essential services and public spaces. My statement in full: greenparty.org.uk/2026/05/22/s...
Image is a quote graphic that reads: “The draft guidance will mean trans people are barred from services they have previously had no issue accessing, and service providers who want to be inclusive will be putting themselves at legal risk.


“The Government has failed so it is now up to Parliament to reject this document and instead create a legal framework with clear and equal rights for all, which protects trans people’s rightful place in society.”
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 22/05/2026
"Call it out. Tell your friends. Write to your MPs and councillors. There will be protests – join them, we are going to." Our statement on the latest EHRC Code of Practice. lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk/2026/05/22/s...
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Statement on the latest EHRC Code of Practice - LGBTIQA+ Greens
Cover Photo Attribution: What The Trans?! The LGBTIQA+ Greens are disgusted by  the latest update to the Code of Practice from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). This version rows back o...
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 21/05/2026
I am aware with the EHRC Statutory Code of Practice out, people will be looking to @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk to respond. We are working on our response, and I feel it's important that we get it right and attack every angle that we can!
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 19/05/2026
Today on Agender Pride Day, we celebrate every voice pushing the future toward justice and dignity 💚
The Green Party logo, with the colours of the agender flag, is in the middle, with the text "Happy Agender Pride Day, from all of us at the LGBTIQA+ Greens

At the bottom, our imprint:
"Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ"
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