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The SNP leadership race following Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation is extremely uncomfortable for LGBTQIA+ people, and particularly for those of us who are trans :heart_transgender:

It’s surprisingly reminiscent of another party’s recent leadership contest, in which candidates tried to out-bigot each other – and the transphobic UK media are lapping it up 😔

Wanted to boost @EllisCrawford’s thread, but needed to add a content warning:

https://mastodon.scot/@EllisCrawford/109902491543907716

#GRAReform #transphobia #TransRightsAreHumanRights #NicolaSturgeon #SNPLeadership #HumzaYousaf #KateForbes #AshRegan

The SNP leadership race following Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation is extremely uncomfortable for LGBTQIA+ people, and particularly for those of us who are trans :heart_transgender:

It’s surprisingly reminiscent of another party’s recent leadership contest, in which candidates tried to out-bigot each other – and the transphobic UK media are lapping it up 😔

Wanted to boost @EllisCrawford’s thread, but needed to add a content warning:

https://mastodon.scot/@EllisCrawford/109902491543907716

#GRAReform #transphobia #TransRightsAreHumanRights #NicolaSturgeon #SNPLeadership #HumzaYousaf #KateForbes #AshRegan

This is a really frightening development with a suggestion from a Mumsnet user that trans people availing themselves of a gender recognition certificate should be added to a publicly available list. Trans and non-binary people just want to live their life in peace and without hassle for just being themselves. This escalation is terrifying. Original post calling this out is from India Willoughby at @IndiaWilloughby

#TransRights #GRAreform #HumanRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights

This is a really frightening development with a suggestion from a Mumsnet user that trans people availing themselves of a gender recognition certificate should be added to a publicly available list. Trans and non-binary people just want to live their life in peace and without hassle for just being themselves. This escalation is terrifying. Original post calling this out is from India Willoughby at @IndiaWilloughby

#TransRights #GRAreform #HumanRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights

As has been highlighted by others, the behaviour of the Scottish Conservatives in ScotParl these past few days has been incredibly unedifying and the cheering on of a possible attempt to block the legislation in Westminster really shows what the Tories think of Scotland and the Parliament which serves it.

The Tories have not won an majority at an election in Scotland for nearly six decades. King Charles was 7 years old when a majority in Scotland last voted for a Tory government. Something the UK Tory govt must be aware of is just how much damage an attempt to block this legislation will do to the notion that the UK is a modern functioning democracy. It would undermine the constitutional settlement and put the very notion of devolution at risk.

I’d say to the UK government that should they seek to intervene and attempt to block this legislation, they will be the authors of the fall of the union as we know it. It will be nigh impossible for this charade to continue as-is and for many this overstep will signal the beginning of the end for the union. The impact will be so much more than simply removing or arresting the effect of a piece of legislation, it will lay bare the fractures within the very foundations of the union and constitutional settlement.

The people of Scotland vote for who represents them at their parliament and by virtue of securing a majority, the SNP and the Scottish Greens have the right to move forward to realise their respective manifesto commitments galvanised by their mandate.

Scotland turned a corner today and while this legislation is historic and signals a fundamental change and progression in Scotland, the work here is far from finished. The legislation doesn’t go far enough and doesn’t help or empower non-binary people.

The Tories will always find a way to attempt to stymie progression and seek to assemble barriers in the way of societal progress unless such progress serves them or those who bankroll or have an interest in their party.

For Scotland to be the forward-thinking, progressive and caring beacon it can be, the full levers of power need to rest with its national parliament and the people of Scotland should be the architects of their own future. Decisions affecting Scotland should be taken in Scotland.

#Scotland #GRAreform #ScotlandsFuture #ScotRef #Indyref #Indyref2

As has been highlighted by others, the behaviour of the Scottish Conservatives in ScotParl these past few days has been incredibly unedifying and the cheering on of a possible attempt to block the legislation in Westminster really shows what the Tories think of Scotland and the Parliament which serves it.

The Tories have not won an majority at an election in Scotland for nearly six decades. King Charles was 7 years old when a majority in Scotland last voted for a Tory government. Something the UK Tory govt must be aware of is just how much damage an attempt to block this legislation will do to the notion that the UK is a modern functioning democracy. It would undermine the constitutional settlement and put the very notion of devolution at risk.

I’d say to the UK government that should they seek to intervene and attempt to block this legislation, they will be the authors of the fall of the union as we know it. It will be nigh impossible for this charade to continue as-is and for many this overstep will signal the beginning of the end for the union. The impact will be so much more than simply removing or arresting the effect of a piece of legislation, it will lay bare the fractures within the very foundations of the union and constitutional settlement.

The people of Scotland vote for who represents them at their parliament and by virtue of securing a majority, the SNP and the Scottish Greens have the right to move forward to realise their respective manifesto commitments galvanised by their mandate.

Scotland turned a corner today and while this legislation is historic and signals a fundamental change and progression in Scotland, the work here is far from finished. The legislation doesn’t go far enough and doesn’t help or empower non-binary people.

The Tories will always find a way to attempt to stymie progression and seek to assemble barriers in the way of societal progress unless such progress serves them or those who bankroll or have an interest in their party.

For Scotland to be the forward-thinking, progressive and caring beacon it can be, the full levers of power need to rest with its national parliament and the people of Scotland should be the architects of their own future. Decisions affecting Scotland should be taken in Scotland.

#Scotland #GRAreform #ScotlandsFuture #ScotRef #Indyref #Indyref2

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill is nearing the end of stage 3, with the final group of the vast number of (mostly transphobic) amendments being voted on by Parliament as the time passes midnight!

This has been a painful session to watch, but will hopefully close a dark chapter in Scottish political life, in which transphobia has been allowed to fester during years of misinformation and delaying tactics

There is good coverage of the proceedings in a thread by @SakuraNoSeirei

#GenderRecognition #GenderRecognitionReform #GRAReform #trans #transphobia #ScottishParliament

@SakuraNoSeirei It was a significant risk you took, but I think we've got another six hours or so. It's honestly exhausting just listening to this. How many times do they need to say "that isn't affected by this bill"?

#GRAReform #Scotland #Politics

It is extraordinarily depressing listening to debate about the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, which is at its stage 3 reading and will be voted on today

Still so much whataboutery involved from a huge range of MSPs 😔

Watch live here: https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meeting-of-the-parliament-december-21-2022

#GenderRecognitionReform #GRAReform #GenderRecognition #ScottishParliament #trans #transphobia

Just to clarify, this mailing campaign is *new*, and relates to the final stage of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill in its passage through Parliament

Even if you’ve been in touch with your MSPs before, it would be great if you could show your support again

Thank you! :heart_transgender:

https://www.scottishtrans.org/?page_id=5766&preview=true

#trans #nonbinary #GenderRecognition #ScottishParliament #GRAReform

If you’re in Scotland, please can you take a moment to contact your MSPs and ask them to support the Gender Recognition Reform Bill currently under consideration by the Scottish Parliament

It’s not perfect (especially as it doesn’t recognise nonbinary people or trans children), but it’s been a tough road to get here :heart_transgender:

Personalised letters will be brilliant, but even just adding your voice will help: https://www.scottishtrans.org/?page_id=5766&preview=true

#trans #nonbinary #GenderRecognition #ScottishParliament #GRAReform