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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

It comes from this I think… it’s from Wittenberg questions to ministers. From yesterday.

• Equality and Human Rights Commission: Codes of Practice

Clive Lewis:
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, how she plans to support businesses groups who wish to remain trans inclusive in the context of the updated EHRC Code of Practice.

Clive Lewis:
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to include Trans safety in the implementation of the updated EHRC Code of Practice.

Seema Malhotra:
The Government received an updated draft Code of Practice from the EHRC on 13
April, and, whilst we cannot comment on the draft Code, we intend to lay it in Parliament in May. We have always been clear that duty bearers should set their policies in line with the law. If they are uncertain as to how to apply the Equality Act 2010, they should obtain specialist legal advice. We have also always been clear that the laws to protect trans people from discrimination and harassment remain in place.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Exclusive footage from the EHRC office party for her leaving..

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Scary times… Polling by Find out now date 14/8/25

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Just been sent this… Looks like it’s from AI of some kind but if it’s accurate it shows who the real risk of criminal behaviour is from. If someone is good with stats it would be interesting to see how accurate this is. But to us it looks like trans people have the lowest offending rate?

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Funny old thing they did that to mine… blanket s35 refusal. Internal review was requested and awaiting a response ( they asked for extra time) now coming up to 3 months since review was requested.

We are writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic
records, we have established that the information you requested is held by the Cabinet Of ice.
The information you have requested is exempt under section 35(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act, which protects the formulation of policy and communications between Ministers. Disclosure would weaken officials' and Ministers' ability to discuss controversial and sensitive topics free from premature public scrutiny.
Section 35 is a qualified exemption, and we have considered whether the balance of
the public interest favours our release of this material. There is a general public
interest in disclosure of information, and we recognise that openness in government may increase public trust in and engagement with the Government. We recognise
that government decisions may have a significant impact on the lives of citizens and there
is a public interest in government deliberations being transparent.
These public interests have to be weighed against a strong public interest that policy-making and its implementation are of the highest quality and informed by a full
consideration of all the options. Of icials and Ministers must be able to discuss policy
freely and frankly, exchange views on available options and understand their possible implications. The candour of all involved would be affected by their assessment of
whether the content of the discussions wil be disclosed prematurely. If discussions were routinely made public there is a risk that officials and Ministers may feel inhibited from being frank and candid with one another. As a result the quality of debate
underlying decision making would decline, leading to worse informed and poorer decision making.
Taking into account all the circumstances of this case, we have concluded that the
balance of the public interest favours withholding this information.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Response to the EHRC “consultation” submitted. Not typed so much in years. And Deliberately submitted 2mins before the deadline...

Screen shot of the submit prompt for the EHRC survey, sent at 23:58

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

So the narrative is the anti trans groups are just “protecting women rights” But women say “not in our name!”

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

And The word ‘should’ is understood to have an advisory meaning, and does not place an obligation. The word ‘should’ gives the party to whom the advice is given the option, not to follow the advice. If you like me chose not to capitulate you are not doing anything illegal.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The response from lush when we asked them..

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Not any more… Lush pulled the pug on you after you alienated and went against their inclusive values and principles.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Ref Download and its trans exclusion policy…. Partner companies are pulling out. Just had this from Lush who had a partnership with the event. Thank you Lush Team for putting morals ahead of profits. ✊🏳️‍⚧️✊

Thank you for your email.
We are terminating our collaboration with this event, so will no longer be participating
LUSH UK

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

we have emailed Lush who they have partnered with at this years download to ask what they make of this segregational policy.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Download just responded to our enquiry as to it policy of excluding trans people. Here is the response with our follow up.

Thank you for your email.

At the heart of Download is acceptance – we stand with all members of our community and want everyone to feel safe, supported and welcome at the festival. We want to reassure all of our customers that at Download, the majority of toilets will be gender neutral and available to all. There will also be single sex toilets provided. Download Festival has always been and remains for everyone.

We sincerely apologise that a previous communication on this was not clear. We are looking forward to seeing you at Download this year.

Kind regards
Fan Experience team
Download Festival

Thank you for your response and for reaffirming Download Festival’s commitment to inclusivity and community.While I appreciate your efforts to provide gender-neutral facilities and your assurance that the festival is for everyone, I feel it is important to raise a few points in light of the wider context, particularly the recent EHRC interim guidance on single-sex spaces, which has caused confusion and concern for many.The EHRC’s rushed guidance has been widely criticised by legal experts, human rights organisations, and LGBTQ advocacy groups for potentially misrepresenting the Equality Act 2010. Specifically, the suggestion that transgender individuals may be excluded from single-sex spaces on the basis of privacy or safety risks undermining their rights and dignity, and can open the door to unlawful discrimination.Clarity is essential in these discussions. While providing both gender-neutral and single-sex facilities is a step in the right direction, the implementation and communication of access policies must be carefully handled to ensure they are truly inclusive and non-discriminatory. Any implication that single-sex facilities may exclude trans individuals unless legally justified on a case-by-case basis contradicts the spirit of the Equality Act, which supports individual rights to access spaces in accordance with one's gender identity.Unless Download returns to its previous policy of allowing customers to use the facilities that best reflect their lived experience, I and many within the LGBTQ+ community, who represent a significant and loyal portion of your audience will feel unsafe attending your events this year and in the future.I hope Download Festival continues to uphold its proud legacy of inclusivity not just in intention, but also in clear, supportive, and lawful practice. I encourage you to engage with experts and affected communities to ensure that future communications and provisions reflect both the letter and the spirit of equality legislation.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

WE dis an FOI request to the Cabinet office around communications between the ministers and the EHRC and other outside agents that contained conversation about transgender people. They refused under section 35 as we predicted. So we have requested an internal review..we await a response.

You acknowledge the requested information is held by the cabinet office but under section 35 of the freedom of information act you are choosing to withhold.
The refusal issued constitutes a blanket non-disclosure, which I believe is contrary to the public interest.
The use of exemptions without evidence of a public interest test being adequately applied or documented raises serious concerns.
Grounds for Review:
Public Interest Over Exemption Use.
The decision to withhold all information under Section 35 does not appear to have balanced the legitimate and compelling public interest in transparency.
Your response stated "There is a general public interest in disclosure of information, and we recognise that openness in government may increase public trust in and engagement with the Government. " You acknowledge release of information is beneficial in fostering trust in the government, something given the current highly charged debate around trans people lives and their very freedoms to live a full and free live within these shores A full refusal, without redactions or partial disclosures, suggests that the authority has not reasonably considered whether any portion of the information could be released and in so doing is increasing public mistrust in the government acting in a fair and equitable manor. I believe this alone is strong ground for release of this information.
Transparency particularly where it concerns issues of human rights, equality, or institutional accountability is highly important when it comes to decision that may or may not curtail freedoms of citizens of the United Kingdom. A full refusal, without redactions or partial disclosures, suggests that the authority has not reasonably considered whether any portion of the information could be released and leads to the question why and what is being hidden?

You further stated "Officials and Ministers must be able to discuss policy freely and frankly, exchange views on available options and understand their possible implications."
While I accept this premise the public has the right to know that ministers are being given all the relevant information and not selected sources that bias decision making in one way or the other. How can the LGBTQ+ community, in particular the transgender people of this country have confidence that the government is not colluding with a small number of special interest lobby groups while refusing to engage with the very people impacted by policies around trans and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Release of the information requested would, if shown to be a balanced mix of stakeholder, go some way to reassure the public that all parties were being considered. I believe this public interest consideration has not been applied here as there is very significant interest around the rights and protections of transgender people in the UK at this time and transparency and thus trust in governance must over ride any hesitation to release.Lack of Justification and Detail in Refusal
The refusal letter lacks sufficient detail on:
How the exemption applies specifically to the information requested;
Whether harm from disclosure has been reasonably and specifically considered;
Whether any part of the information could be disclosed with apropriate redactions;
Failure to Consider Segregability.
Under FOl legislation, public bodies are obliged to consider whether non-exempt information within documents can be released even if other parts are exempt. This principle does not appear to have been applied.
Transparency and Accountability Obligations.
Where the information requested relates to a matter of public concern or human rights, such as trans rights, institutional positions on equality, or policy implementation the threshold for withholding information should be higher, and the justification for doing so more robust.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

The Strive team are busy with the early planning of our next protest. If you want to become involved please drop us a email to strive.info@proton.me all correspondence will be kept secure and in total confidence. We cannot stage these protests which the 25th was just the start of without you.

Bright and vibrant photo from the trans rights march 25th may 2025.
picture taken from behind heading south down Regent St with marchers continuing on to the distance.
A brightly lit trans flag dominates the foreground.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Well we made it over the Atlantic in the media... but not the uk, wonder why... Notorious anti trans grifter Riley Looses(Gaines) is upset we have nicer boobs than her. But Riley, are you just jealous you’d come 5th again?

Riley Gaines the notorious transphobe commenting on the bird site saying..
This is absolutely what "oppressed" people do. Walk around in public topless with their manufactured moobs

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The irony of the Greek airline Sky Express advertising of a Chanel so overtly anti EU and people from overseas is staggering. One does wonder if they know they ad spend is funding hate?

Screen grab from GBNews showing a ad for Sky Express.
Image has a A320neo flying above the clouds with the sun lighting the shot from behind the aircraft.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

May thanks to the brave people who stood together topless outside Downing Street gates. Standing in such a vulnerable position like this was a metaphor for how vulnerable the trans community feels at this time. You have our admiration and gratitude for joining this symbolic protest.

11 trans people standing outside the gates of Downing Street topless to illustrate the vulnerability the community feels with the current government’s actions.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Guess he didn’t expect to hear someone say no. Does he not understand consent?

Many thanks for coming back to me. All I'm asking is when is the demonstration? Can you tell me that? Jonathan Ames
Jonathan Ames
Legal editor
The Times newspaper
London SE1 9GF
020 7782 5405
0787 262 3659

Dear Jonathan,
We refer you to our previous correspondence.
Sincerely,
Strive

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

The transphobic Times newspaper reached out for comment today about our march and protest. Here’s our response.

Dear Jonathan,

Thank you for reaching out. We will not be participating in any interviews or providing comment for The Times.
We have observed a consistent pattern of coverage in your publication that contributes to the marginalization and misrepresentation of transgender people. We have no interest in engaging with a platform that perpetuates transphobia under the guise of journalism.
Please consider this our formal response to any current or future requests: we will not be cooperating with The Times until there is a significant change in the biased editorial position you currently hold.

Sincerely,

Strive.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

We had the privilege of having this gentleman speak so passionately about his niece, remember her name Alice Litman.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

See you all there…. Weathers looking good.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

This Sunday, May 25th, we will take to the streets to demand an end to the systemic, top down oppression of trans people by the state. This isn’t just a protest it’s a declaration of our right to live openly, safely, and authentically.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

We hope you can make our protest on Sunday and join us as we march to Downing Street. But if you can’t but you can make the following day we’ve been made aware of a second protest on the Monday. At the Tate Modern. 11am. vm.tiktok.com/ZNdhQhEnP/

Image text reads..

SOLIDARITY
PLEASE SHARE THIS ACROSS ALL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS. If ANYONE (transactivists and media) WANT TO JOIN US IN THIS
TOPLESS ACTION ALL ARE WELCOME
DEF?
TRANS
# defundtransphobes 2
# defendtransrights
Tate Modern London
May 26th 11AM
TOPLESS TRANS ACTION. TATE MODERN LONDON. BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY.MAY 26th 11:00 am
If you are trans and want to make your voice heard, join us on this action. Let us show the world what community really looks like
#trans #transpride

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

48hrs time…. Please come and protest against the top down opposition of trans people in the Uk. We need your support, all to often trans voices are silenced by the media and the establishment, now is our chance to be heard! 10am Marble Arch march to Downing Street. Please share.. #transprotest

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Three days to go!!! Please share, come and protest and make our voices heard…

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Attack… it’s the best form of defense. Keep pushing back, poking the holes into the box they try to put us in. Plan! Protest! Trigger them into making mistakes! Show them for what they are to the public! Join the fight back in London on Sunday… 10am Marble Arch.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

@pinknews.bsky.social If you want a statement drop a email to our media rep… address in our bio

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

If you’ve ben harassed when using the toilet or changing rooms since the subprime court ruling @transactualuk.bsky.social would like to hear from you… If you want to defend all our human rights we’d love to see you on Sunday…

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

We guarantee the next step by the anti trans movement will be to attack the ability to update birth certificates, hence this guidance… Come make your voice heard in London… 25th May 10am for march start at 11:30.

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Hospitals, sports clubs and leisure centres will be allowed to request birth certificates to ensure single-sex services are protected, Britain's equality regulator has said.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission
(EHRC) said that "justified" inquiries could be made about a person's birth sex or legal changes made to their gender - but said this could be classed as discrimination if it was not done in a sensitive way.

Protest poster.
Trans flag background with London landmarks along the bottom.
Text reads.

STRIVE
STANDING FOR TRANS RIGHTS, INCLUSION, AND VISIBILITY EVERYWHERE
TRANS RIGHTS
PROTEST
let's end the top down oppression of trans people in the U.K.
Join us at Marble Arch
10am 25th May

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

People we need to be pushing in the letters, calls, emails and meetings with MP’s etc. But we also need to get in the streets and show we have the support of a number of people greatly in excess of our own.. bring friends allies and family. Protest like your life depends on it, because it does!

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

STRIVE
STANDING FOR TRANS RIGHTS, INCLUSION, AND VISIBILITY EVERYWHERE
TRANS RIGHTS
PROTEST
let's end the top down oppression of trans people in the U.K.
Join us at Marble Arch
10am 25th May

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

By protest, influence, and steadfastness in refusing to comply… Come to London India and join the protest!!

Poster reads..

STRIVE
STANDING FOR TRANS RIGHTS, INCLUSION, AND VISIBILITY EVERYWHERE
TRANS RIGHTS
PROTEST
let's end the top down oppression of trans people in the U.K.
Join us at Marble Arch
10am 25th May

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

If you need a reason to come and protest on Sunday this is it… People being forced to provide birth certificates to use toilets and changing rooms! What had become of this country? Let make our voices heard in Downing Street! Please share and let’s show this government we matter!

White text on black background reads.

Hospitals, sports clubs and leisure centres will be allowed to request birth certificates to ensure single-sex services are protected, Britain's equality regulator has said.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission
(EHRC) said that "justified" inquiries could be made about a person's birth sex or legal changes made to their gender - but said this could be classed as discrimination if it was not done in a sensitive way.

Post for Strive protest..
Text reads

TRANS RIGHTS
PROTEST
let's end the top down oppression of trans people in the U.K.
Join us at Marble Arch
10am 25th May

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

We had a conversation today with the Met in regards to our planned route.. In light of this conversation to avoid unnecessary restrictions on our protest we have agreed to switch the start to Marble Arch with the end point outside Downing Street on Whitehall. Please spread the word..

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

That’s exactly the point of these protests we planned. They can’t call us men and at the same time police our bodies as women. That’s the point of Sunday…

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

One week to go… Let’s make this huge! 25th May Parliament Sq 10am onwards.

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Share a bad guy from the 80’s

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Please everyone share the date… 25th May Parliament Sq 10am Tops down protest to end the top down oppression of trans people. We need to keep the hypocrisy and medical illiteracy of the subprime courts ruling and the “guidance” from the EHRC in the public mind..

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STRIVE @strivecampaign.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

@julietcampbellmp.bsky.social Did you not want the LGBTQ and other marginalised community’s know you was cosying up with the very person who’s been helping remove rights and protections from those very community’s. Don’t worry we have receipts….. How much was the cost to sell out your principles?

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