Warwick District and Town Councillor for Aylesford ward | Chair
@WarksPride
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@DanielHypno
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During
#Section28
I was subjected to homophobia every day. I was physically attacked on a regular basis. Teachers did nothing. Years later one of my teachers apologised to me. She said everyone could see what was happening but they felt scared to intervene due to Section 28.
This cruel proposal must be stopped. We cannot allow young trans people to experience something as equally horrific as I and many others experienced due to
#Section28
.
The amount of hate directed at me,
@WarksPride
and the LGBT+ community this week has not been a surprise. It was always going to happen. The microaggressions, the outright hate, the death threats... Sadly it's the norm. And all over a rainbow crossing.
#ReasonsWhyWeNeedPride
Oh. My. God. That was the best
@WarksPride
ever! Thank you to everyone who made it a fantastic day, especially all the hard working volunteers and my fellow trustees. I'm knackered and a bit sunburnt, but it was the best day.
#WarksPride
#OutTogether
#Pride
Disgraceful tweet from a local Conservative councillor. Whether it was said as a joke or not, such comments are not acceptable and someone with those views should not be representing local communities. Shame.
CALLS FOR COUNCIL DEPUTY LEADER TO RESIGN AFTER RACIST COMMENTS
The Labour Group on Warwick District Council have called
on Conservative Cllr Moira-Ann Grainger (Warwick All Saints & Woodloes) to resign from her leadership roles after racist remarks that she made in a tweet.
My biggest hope for this week is
@BenTwomeyUK
being elected as Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire. Of course I may be biased because I'm a
@UKLabour
supporter, but honestly Ben is the best candidate. He is a decent person and will be fantastic in the role.
#VoteLabour
I really don't want to bash an LGBT+ org, but I believe that Prides should be benefiting from the 'Pride' range at
@Primark
, not
@stonewalluk
. We're seeing lots of Prides scale back or cancel due to lack of funding. Stonewall have plenty of money and don't organise any Prides.
Trans rights are human rights. Trans people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Trans people face hostility every day. I know what it's like to receive hate just for being who I am. I can't be silent when other people are facing hate. That is
#WhyImATransAlly
.
I'm honoured and shocked to have been nominated and chosen as a finalist for the Warwick District Pride award at the
#PrideOfWarwickDistrict
Awards. I can't make the ceremony as I'll be in Vienna at the
@EuroPride
conference, but 2 lovely
@WarksPride
people are going in my place.
@TheGayUK
I don't think rainbow flags are necessary, but I do think that LGBT+ literature is required. All GP surgery staff should have LGBT+ awareness training too. Little changes can make a massive difference.
I'm knackered, bruised, have fly bites all over my legs, plus sunburn on my forehead... But what an incredible day at
@WarksPride
yesterday. Thank you to everyone who was part of it. Our biggest turnout, with perfect weather and almost everything going to plan.
#WarksPride
Good couple of hours door knocking for
@UKLabour
@WarkandLeamCLP
ahead of the by-election in Leamington next month. It's taking place under incredibly sad circumstances, but we have a great candidate ready to take on the previous Labour councillor's fantastic work.
#VoteLabour
Wow! An honour and shock to win a surprise special award at the
#PrideOfStratford
Awards last night. A year ago the most awful homophobia happened to me in Stratford. The response since then has been so supportive and shows what a great community there is in Stratford. Thank you.
I'm supporting
@LGBTLabour
's campaign for
@UKLabour
to adopt a definition of transphobia and to take a zero tolerance approach to
#transphobia
. Labour has a history of defending rights and fighting discrimination. This is the next step.
Sign the petition:
Thank you for all the congratulations for getting engaged to my boyfriend. It took off way more than I expected. There are too many replies to respond too but I see them all and I appreciate the kindness. Thank you. ๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐
I'm out delivering warm packs and food parcels to LGBT+ people in need. Can't smile in the selfie because nobody should be in a position where they can't afford food or to put their heating on. We do what we can to help
@WarksPride
but it's upsetting to see so many struggling.
@LilyRoseHunt
Lily I am so proud of you. I remember what you went through all those years ago. But look at you now. Beautiful, authentic, and fabulous. ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
How to be an LGBT+ Affirmative Therapist - Part 2: Intersectionality, Shame and Guilt
Exciting news! My next book will be released on Friday 31st May.
I've poured all my knowledge and experience into it. I'm excited to be continuing to educate therapists.
Good vibes. ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
It was
@WarksPride
's AGM today. I'm pleased to have been re-elected as Chair and to have a fantastic team of trustees on board. Big love to the Pride family. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐
When someone says
@WarksPride
is the best Pride they have attended because there's so much to do and people are friendly, it makes me feel proud of an event that's grown into a wonderful thing that people enjoy. Inclusion, accessibility and representation are at the heart of it.
So,
@WarksPride
on Saturday was pretty amazing. Record attendance and pretty much everything went to plan. Thank you to everyone who was there. Biggest thanks to all the volunteers. It went so well because of their hard work and dedication.
#WarksPride
#RaiseYourRainbow
Just took part in an election interview... I was asked who I'll be voting for in my constituency. The only answer is
@MattWestern_
. He's been a great MP since being elected in 2017. The fact he's a Labour candidate is a bonus.
Out delivering more food parcels to local LGBT+ people in need. Grateful for the donations that have enabled this support to be provided.
#LGBT
#SupportLGBT
@WarksPride
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We will never charge people to attend Pride. Charging an entrance fee for a Pride is wrong. How can an event be inclusive when only those who can afford to pay are able to attend...
Pay to attend Pride?
Oh hell no! ๐
Warwickshire Pride has always been free and it always will be. No tickets required.
Join us in August for the biggest and best Warwickshire Pride EVER. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐
#WarksPride
#VisionOfTheFuture
It's very hot in Vienna at the moment. I'll soon be travelling to the airport to catch a flight home and hopefully the weather will follow. It's been a great weekend at the
#EuroPrideAGM
with
@SassiAfrika
and lots of other fantastic people.
If you happen to visit the Priors shopping centre in Leamington you'll see a pic of me and
@SassiAfrika
displayed as part of the
#HumansOfLeamington
project. It was great to be involved. So many great images have been created of many wonderful Leamington folk.
For Trans Day of Remembrance, Warwickshire Pride are hosting a vigil tonight in Leamington. With readings, a spoken word performance and a speech by me. If you're local, I hope you will join us.
#TDoR
Tomorrow it's Transgender Day of Remembrance and we're hosting a vigil at All Saints Church in
#Leamington
with
@lgbtxians
. With non-religious readings and lighting of candles. Please join us. All people welcome.
#TDoR
#LoveLeam
Full details --->
Fab time at
@WarksPride
volunteer Christmas party last night. It was great to celebrate everything they do for the charity and LGBT+ people in Warwickshire.
@SassiAfrika
performed and was incredible. Big thanks to
@TheYardCoventry
for hosting us and being so supportive. ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐
@we_are_biscuit
@PrideInLondon
If you fancy a trip to the Midlands, you'll be very welcome to be part of
@WarksPride
. No parade/march yet, but lots of stalls and a Bi Zone. Free of charge for LGBT+ groups to make it accessible as possible. .
This morning I'm going to view a premises that I hope will become
@WarksPride
base. Whether it comes off or not, when I started the charity in the bedroom of my council flat 9 years ago I never dreamed it would become what it has.
Ok, I'm ready to pop this on Twitter. I'm pleased to have been selected as a
@UKLabour
candidate for
#Warwick
Aylesford ward in the upcoming local elections. I'm looking forward to campaigning + promise to work hard for people in Aylesford if elected.
@WarkandLeamCLP
#VoteLabour
Great time at the
#pride
reception in London this evening, hosted by the Swedish Ambassador. I loved the Abba tribute act and it was lovely to see some of my fellow
@UKPrideNetwork
board members.
#UnitedInPride
#PrideInLondon
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A statement from Warwickshire Pride's board of trustees.
The transphobic hate from the government is unacceptable.
The Conservative Party is now banned from Warwickshire Pride events.
We stand with trans people.
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
It's nearly time to head to the USA again to present at a conference and deliver LGBT+ training. Packing is ongoing. I thought I'd need one extra case and booked that. Then I realised I'll need two extra cases. I shoulda shipped it all over in advance. ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
This is how to admin a Facebook group. I posted to ask if anyone could recommend a trans inclusive hair salon for a young person and it attracted the kind of hate comments you'd expect. But credit to the admin for taking a zero tolerance approach to hate. ๐๐ผ
Not the warmest of welcomes to my Pride stall in Stratford so far. Many looks of disgust and one person has shouted at me. Apparently an LGBT+ stall should not be here. One smile though. I'll take that.
It came up in my Facebook memories today that four years ago I delivered LGBT+ awareness training to this fabulous group of celebrants, including the always wonderful
@JudyMansfield
of
@Cherish4You
, who brought everyone together. I really enjoyed that day. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐
On Saturday it was
@WarksPride
#LGBTplusHM
protest and vigil for
#BriannaGhey
in Rugby. I spoke at the event about how far we've come since Rugby Council tried to ban gay people from working there in 1984, but how far there is still to go. 1/
I couldn't make the
#Rally4Leam
but when I got to Leamington this afternoon I was pleased to see some signs left outside the Town Hall. Thanks to
@leamtogether
and
@save_leam
for campaigning against the council's HQ relocation plans.
Sorting
@MattWestern_
MP and
@BenTwomeyUK
's newsletter and leaflet into bundles ready to start delivering to houses in Warwick this week. There's a great team of volunteers getting involved and delivering too. Always happy to support good Labour people. ๐น
This is my MP
@MattWestern_
Labour member for Warwick and Leamington. He voted NO to allowing water companies to discharge sewage into seas and rivers. And heโs a very decent man.
We need more people like Matt in Parliament - bring on the GE so we can
#GTTO
Set up a
@WarksPride
stall earlier with
@SassiAfrika
for
@AITPLeamington
. Then we put a Pride banner back up because it had been pulled down. Every year our banners and posters are vandalised or stolen. But we keep going. We keep putting them back up. We keep having Pride.
So far
@WarksPride
Online is going to plan. The technology is working. Such a relief. And the first time that I'm getting to sit down on Pride day and watch everything. Normally I miss most things because I'm so busy running the festival.
#WarksPride
"I support LGB but not trans. I think trans is daft."
Let me be clear that if you do not support the whole LGBT+ community, you do not support the LGBT+ community at all. You can't be for equality but pick and choose which parts of it you agree with.
#Pride
#LGBT
#PrideWithTheT
It's day two of the
#EuroPrideAGM
.
@SassiAfrika
has gone to a workshop about using dance as a tool for human rights and I'm sitting in on the Cultural Inclusivity and Pride workshop. Looking forward to another great day and spreading the
@WarksPride
word too.
We have some great performers and speakers this year, again aiming for at least 75% of the lineup being LGBT+ and at least 75% of the lineup being from Warwickshire. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
In London for a conference. I have a stand and will be delivering training to therapists about supporting LGBT+ people. Always happy to sprinkle fairy dust and talk about LGBT+ stuff wherever I go.
#BiPrideUK19
was an important event. I've read such good things about the day, so have to say a huge congratulations to the organisers. I know that a lot of work went into making it happen. I hope to be at the next one showing support for bi and pan people.
@BiPrideUK
Up early to sort
@MattWestern_
and Warwick Labour's latest newsletters into rounds and arrange deliverers. Thanks to everyone who is helping. There is a great team in Warwick.
@UKLabour
@WarkandLeamCLP
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The Primark/Stonewall thing is awful but so are these companies that only support the big Prides or charities in big cities that get plenty of support already. If they truly support Pride/LGBT+ they should get involved in smaller Prides/LGBT+ charities too.
I stopped at an Asda petrol station today to fill my car up and they weren't letting people in to pay unless they were wearing a mask. I was really pleased to see them enforcing it. Two guys were denied entry as they didn't have masks. I happily popped mine on.
#WearAMask
Thanks for all the tweets of support and private messages. It is incredibly sad, but yesterday I was subjected to over 100 separate incidents of anti-LGBT+ comments and behaviours while running a
@WarksPride
stall. It's all been reported. Positive action will be taken.
Great morning doing a
@WarkandLeamCLP
stall in
#Warwick
. Lots of positive discussions. Lots of praise for our MP
@MattWestern_
. Good work being done by local councillors. Lots of people wanting the Tories gone. Old pic. Jumper and bodywarmer not needed today!
@UKLabour
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Dropping the last of the Christmas food packages to local LGBT+ people who are struggling this year. The weather is dull and wet today, but I hope this brings a bit of brightness to those who receive them. ๐๐ ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐