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The self-ID petition is live #2

921 replies

YesItsADebate · 17/03/2018 10:42

Here it is: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/214118

The signatories now stand at 5444.

The grey areas on the map are:

  • Airdrie and Shotts
  • Staffordshire Moorlands
  • Bassetlaw
  • Harlow
  • West Tyrone

The constituencies with the highest number of signatories are:

  • Calder Valley
  • Brighton Pavillion
  • Lewisham West and Penge
  • Lewisham, Deptford
  • Bristol West
  • Edinburgh North and Leith

It’s due to be reported in this week’s Mail on Sunday and Sunday Times.

Thankyou to everyone who has signed, shared, discussed and thought about this petition Flowers

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Ereshkigal · 09/05/2018 23:24

But it’s not a snappy FB status!^^

I think that's the issue here!

NoSquirrels · 09/05/2018 23:21

Why did you sign, Zombie? Start there. What’s the thing you’re concerned about?

For me it is changing the law so that “woman” and “man” are available as “identities” not classes of people based on biology or a risk-assessed process. And the lack of debate without fear of being called a bigot or transphobic.

But it’s not a snappy FB status!

LikeAZombie · 09/05/2018 23:05

I've just signed. I want to share it on Facebook but I'm not sure what to write with it. The petition doesn't give much detail or even mention the gra.
Most of my contacts will have no clue what this is about.

Waddlelikeapenguin · 09/05/2018 22:37

11,048

Waddlelikeapenguin · 09/05/2018 22:04

11,046

Melamin · 09/05/2018 21:25

11 045

Ereshkigal · 09/05/2018 20:58

I think it's partially because its not a massively clear call to action. People don't understand how much the debate is being manipulated and women dismissed and ignored. So the idea of being consulted isn't something that fires people up.

Waddlelikeapenguin · 09/05/2018 18:47

11,040

Iamagreyhoundhearmeroar · 09/05/2018 17:57

I signed a petition yesterday called "Free the banana" (it's a plea to reduce plastic packaging). It got 40,000 signatories overnight...
It's a very worthwhile cause, of course, and one I feel very strongly about. But it highlights the apathy regarding the Self ID in a rather depressing way Sad

seafoodeatit · 09/05/2018 15:13

I'm bracing myself for a shitty response along the lines of 'the government is committed to equality bla bla, we recognise there is some concern but the proposed changes take into account the safety of all women'. Some shit to that effect, a load of crap devoid of any substance.

I really, really, really hope I'm wrong but for now I'm not holding my breath.

BlackeyedSusan · 09/05/2018 15:03

1027 last night and only 10 more today so far. perhaps it will pick up this evening

Melamin · 09/05/2018 13:40

An afternoon bump.

11 036 Smile

Waddlelikeapenguin · 09/05/2018 11:14

11,032

Melamin · 09/05/2018 09:05

11 031 this morning.

Waddlelikeapenguin · 09/05/2018 00:11

11,027

BlackeyedSusan · 08/05/2018 23:19

11022 (+23)

Waddlelikeapenguin · 08/05/2018 23:14

Bump for anyone lurking after the C4 "debate" Gin

11,020

Wanderabout · 08/05/2018 19:39

Over 11K yey.

Please sign if you want the government to consult with women about whether to remove our sex based rights.

Waddlelikeapenguin · 08/05/2018 00:58

@VaggieMight
No, it says
"Waiting for 23 days for a government response" [so far]

ErrolTheDragon · 08/05/2018 00:55

I'm not sure if there is any defined time for when the response after 10K must be given by.

VaggieMight · 08/05/2018 00:36

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This has been withdrawn by MNHQ at poster's request.

ErrolTheDragon · 08/05/2018 00:08

11K

Waddlelikeapenguin · 08/05/2018 00:08

11,000 Smile (but yes Monday woeful as ever)

BlackeyedSusan · 08/05/2018 00:06

10999 (+9) ffs