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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

TRANSLUCENT STATEMENT: Today, as Chair of TransLucent, I can announce that we have submitted an application to the High Court to intervene in the Sex Matters v City of London Corporation case, the outcome of which could profoundly affect trans access to gendered spaces in the future. 1/5

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Sky Green 🦊⚧️✍️ @skycladfox.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Dignity and Respect. Those words need to haunt the Labour Party like Section 28 haunts the Tories.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Single-Sex Spaces. 444 FOI requests were made to public bodies over nearly 5 years - @TransLucent_Org asked the question. So what does the data show regarding trans women using single-sex spaces in hospitals, public changing rooms and toilets? youtu.be/bwxnklUaP-Q

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Single Sex Spaces - What The Data Shows

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Despite having Gender Recognition Certificates, both Emily Brothers and I have been banned from attending the Labour National Women's Conference as delegates purely because we are transgender. Join us at our protest in Liverpool on Saturday, 26 September. youtu.be/BYFHO8F9Aqs

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The Labour Party's Day of Shame.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

On Saturday, the 26th of September 2026, the political party that claims to champion “Equality” - the Labour Party - will, in reality, champion discrimination... against an entire (EA) protected characteristic. 1/10

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TransLucent @translucent.org.uk · 13/09/2026

Long-serving Labour Party member Emily Brothers has been banned as a Delegate to the Women’s Conference and excluded from reserved seats for women in National Policy Forum (NPF) elections because she is transgender. translucent.org.uk/latest-news/

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Recently, a GC lawyer named Akua told me on X to stay out of ladies' toilets. Fortunately, the places I frequent have other ideas.

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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 01/08/2026

The Gender Critical are trying to normalise the idea that trans + people are their birth sex. This is a cynical attempt to erase trans + people from existing. We must not let this happen. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Non-binary (enby) people are valid and exist too.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

STATEMENT: LABOUR PARTY NATIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE For the past eight months, I have been challenging the Labour Party over the systematic discrimination faced by trans women in our Party. 1/12

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

A truly fabulous day yesterday at Brighton Trans Pride, with Unite the Union, where, in the afternoon, I got to do a short speech on the main stage and even meet the mayor.

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Kirsty McTear 🏳️‍⚧️ She/Her @kirsty-mctear.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

THIS DESERVES REPOSTING… This was posted online quite a while ago, but the message remains powerful…

Written by a cisgender woman and ally in response to a cisgender man's hateful
comment on a transgender woman's post. "Transgender women existing makes me proud to be a woman. Because it means that being a woman must be something very special if someone born with all the privileges and supposed advantages of being male is not only willing to give that up, but go through so much pain and anguish, emotionally and physically, to achieve what some of us are born
with and take for granted every day."

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

TransLucent has served formal legal notice on the EHRC and the SoS for Women and Equalities, setting out our intention to seek a judicial review of the EHRC’s Draft Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations. Please donate and share. translucent.org.uk/translucent-...

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TransLucent Challenges the EHRC’s Code of Practice

TransLucent Challenges the EHRC’s Code of Practice - our Pre-Action Protocol letter seeking a Judicial Review.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Currently in a Toronto Railway Station. This is one import from the Americas we definitely want!

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NevereverDave.bsky.social @nevereverdave.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

@stephpaton.bsky.social @stephrichards.bsky.social @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social @robinmoirawhite.bsky.social Interesting data on the turn of the NYT, stories, balance, attack, restriction of voices and the institutional changes they encompassed. bsky.app/profile/esqu...

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Breaking: Following a meeting with the EHRC on Friday, TransLucent agreed to write to them EHRC on Sunday to reconfirm some of our concerns. A small section of this letter is redacted.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

TransLucent was in Parliament yesterday. I was happy to attend and give many MPs an update on the numerous FOI investigations, which I kicked off nearly five years ago. Data now exists that there are no issues with trans women using single sex spaces.

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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 10/06/2026

The I'm concerned that the EHRC guidance isn't clear about whether trans people and their partners can still have their relationships fully respected and recognised in law. The right to family life should not be up for debate. #TransRights #EHRC

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I AM NOT GOING QUIETLY: FIGHTING FOR A JUDICIAL REVIEW. The EHRC Draft Code of Practice was published on the 21st of May, & trans people, friends, family & human rights allies are horrified at the potential human rights issues. Consequently, I am seeking a Judicial Review against the code. 1/10

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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 31/05/2026

Please sign and share this petition by the wonderful @translucent.org.uk Restore Trans Rights in the UK now! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ c.org/n5CSR2Vjsn

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NevereverDave.bsky.social @nevereverdave.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Please read Steph's thread & consider her request to write to your own MP/MSPs objecting to the imposition of this #EHRC Code that imo has not come from a place of inclusion, fairness nor human dignity. The UK does not support #Apartheid in any form. #Labour intend to introduce it on these shores.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

If I really wanted to upset the transphobes on X, I would tell them Marks & Spencer bras are the best, that their fitting service is second to none, that their cubicles come with lockable doors and modesty curtains so the fitters never see your boobs..... but I wouldn't do that, would I?

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NevereverDave.bsky.social @nevereverdave.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Particularly valuable examination on the mess that #Labour have encouraged and in particular the endless disruption they've introduced to wider society creating a landscape with no end of litigation. drmikehill.substack.com/p/is-the-uk-...

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Is the UK on Course to Breach Human Rights Law Over Toilets?

Why the EHRC’s Draft Code May Misunderstand the Equality Act — and Create a Political Crisis for Labour

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

THREAD: I AM NOT GOING QUIETLY: The EHRC’s New Draft Code is erasing my human rights. I am 74 years old, and I am watching my human rights being stripped away in real time. 1/17

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A Mere Solicitor @ameresolicitor.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

They shouldn’t be approved. The claim that being trans inclusive is harassment doesn’t come from the Supreme Court, it comes from anti trans group’s lobbying materials. Putting it in the code is a betrayal of our human rights protections.

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NevereverDave.bsky.social @nevereverdave.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

'We' are in the 40 day window where MPs can lodge objection to the new EHRC Guidance being implemented and overwriting EA2010 - Steph Richards is awaiting petitions office approval to fight. It should circulate soon I hope. bsky.app/profile/step...

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Blonde Ambition @ditzyblonde.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Well done to @natashadevon.bsky.social for being a lone voice on @lbc.co.uk yesterday evening for inviting @stephrichards.bsky.social of @translucent.org.uk onto her radio programme and offering compassionate and forward-thinking support of trans+ people.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Sharing this post from X. Please share widely.

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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

"This year’s Map shows a genuine courage in courtrooms and in leaders who are choosing to stand with their communities. And it also tells real and growing danger that cannot be underestimated. Every government in Europe must now answer which story they want to be part of" @khugendubel.bsky.social

Rainbow Map 2026
Laws and policies for LGBTI people in Europe
ILGA-Europe

Map of Europe with different shades of green, yellow and red for each country based on their scores:
1. Spain 89%
2. Malta 88%
3. Iceland 86%
4. Belgium 85%
5. Denmark 85%
6. Finland 70%
7. Germany 70%
8. Norway 69%
9. Sweden 68%
10. Luxembourg 68%
11. Greece 68%
12. Portugal 67%
13. Netherlands 64%
14. Ireland 61%
15. France 60%
16. Austria 55%
17. Slovenia 54%
18. Montenegro 53%
19. Croatia 51%
20. Switzerland 50%
21. Estonia 46%
22. United Kingdom 44%
23. Andorra 43%
24. Albania 41%
25. Moldova 38%
26. Czechia 37%
27. Bosnia & Herzegovina 37%
28. Kosovo 35%
29. Serbia 34%
30. Cyprus 34%
31. Liechtenstein 31%
32. Latvia 30%
33. North Macedonia 29%
34. San Marino 29%
35. Slovakia 25%
36. Italy 24%
37. Lithuania 24%
38. Hungary 23%
39. Poland 22%
40. Bulgaria 20%
41. Ukraine 19%
42. Romania 19%
43. Monaco 14%
44. Georgia 12%
45. Armenia 9%
46. Belarus 7%
47. Turkey 5%
48. Azerbaijan 2%
49. Russia 2%

https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/

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Robin Moira White @robinmoirawhite.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Kishwer Falkner demonstrating: (1) she has no idea about the realities of life. (2) the state of the law after For Women Scotland is entirely unworkable, (3) the EHRC ‘Guidance’ is from cloud cuckoo land, and (4) you should brush your hair before appearing on TV.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Likes are nice, but votes are so much better - and I need 100s of them. This is not an LGBT award; it's for being an intersectional feminist and fighting for women with endometriosis. A huge "thank you" for the nomination - please vote. www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2026/...

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

"Sadly, dealing with transphobia is a regular occurrence for many trans people. In this video, my friend Steph Richards tells me of the vile transphobia she received from UK politicians & media, which stopped her from volunteering.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbPB...

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Surviving Transphobia

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

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Surviving Transphobia

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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 04/05/2026

@stephrichards.bsky.social is an inspiration of mine. She never stops campaigning for equality & inclusion. She has been targeted with abhorrent transphobia and misogyny, but keeps pushing forward standing tall & proud. A true hero! 💖 Vote Steph! www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2026/...

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Steph Richards

I have been voted for an Award at The National Diversity Awards 2026 in association with @itvnews. Please vote for me #NDA26 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen

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Philippa East (Author) @philippaeast.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Please do take part in this research if you are interested in able. Version of the flyer and alt text in the posts linked below in this thread

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 16/04/2026

“If trans women can't go to a conference, where else are they going to ban us from? We have to stop this madness,” @stephrichards.bsky.social

Text reads: Labour Party facing legal action
A trans woman is suing the party for refusing her entry to the Labour Women's conference
The former CEO of Translucent, Steph Richards, has announced she is seeking legal action against the Labour Party for banning her from attending the party's upcoming Women's Conference in September this year. She is currently raising funds to support the action - Crowdjustice

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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 17/04/2026

Solidarity to @stephrichards.bsky.social 💝 The abuse and discrimination she has received from the UK mainstream media and government is beyond revulsion. All because she cares about women's rights.

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now-hannah.bsky.social @now-hannah.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

@stephrichards.bsky.social I'm so sorry to see this shitstorm against you on X. I have never seen s.th. like this. And I have to admit - it scares me a lot, because it seems, that trans woman can't do volunteer work in certain areas in the future without risking to get attacked like you.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I loved working with Endo South Coast and volunteered for them for two and half years - the last 18 months in the position of Parliamentary Engagement Officer. After 4 weeks of intense pile-ons from GC activists against me and the charity itself, it was not fair on them for me to carry on.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

My legal case against the Labour Party is the first to test the Supreme Court Judgment FWS v SGM. Can you help to 'stop the rot' of losing trans rights? £460 required to get to £9000 please share and pledge. www.crowdjustice.com/case/justice...

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Justice for Steph: The Fight for Political Inclusion

I am Steph Richards, an award-winning feminist and dedicated Labour member. Despite my record of service, the Party is banning me from the 2026 Women’s Conference because I am transgender.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

My legal case is the first to challenge the SCJ (FWS v SGM) - help stop the rollback of trans rights. £17,220 needs to be pledged, and there are 17 days left to do it - thanks to the 201 people who have helped so far. Please support & share widely. www.crowdjustice.com/case/justice...

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Justice for Steph: The Fight for Political Inclusion

I am Steph Richards, an award-winning feminist and dedicated Labour member. Despite my record of service, the Party is banning me from the 2026 Women’s Conference because I am transgender.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

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Justice for Steph: The Fight for Political Inclusion

I am Steph Richards, an award-winning feminist and dedicated Labour member. Despite my record of service, the Party is banning me from the 2026 Women’s Conference because I am transgender.

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Steph Richards She/Her @stephrichards.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

While decent people standing against genocide in Palestine got arrested, just yards away, bigots marched seeking the social genocide of trans people in the UK.

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