Sky News changes its coverage following lobbying by Mermaids

Under the Times article, there is a very persistent poster repeating that only 1% of transitioners are unhappy.

Does the persistent poster have a reputable source for that statistic?

'Most gender reassignment stories are positive'.

I thought they didn't know how many desisters there were, because most of the children who received treatment were lost to follow up after leaving the children's clinic for adult services. Do they have any actual data to back up this statement?

Also how many young people like Keira do there have to be before the trans lobby starts to consider their welfare as well? How much collateral damage is acceptable to them?

Of course Mermaids will do this. These groups have had privileged access to the media and the narrative from day

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You are right. But I still struggle to understand why they have had such preferential treatment?

But what this story will do is empower all those parents desperately trying to support their children through this and being repeatedly threatened by Mermaids etc with the blackmailing 'better a live daughter than a dead son' narrative. And the more people think about this, the more people - especially parents - hear about it, the more they see it as child abuse

Absolutely agree. Keira Bell's intelligent analysis of her experience undermines the entire medical pathway narrative. She will be targeted by the zealots who are promoting this. Her bravery and integrity provides a sharp contrast with the media's craven pandering.

Under the Times article, there is a very persistent poster repeating that only 1% of transitioners are unhappy.

Lots of lies and misinformation.

Of course Mermaids will do this. These groups have had privileged access to the media and the narrative from day 1.
But what this story will do is empower all those parents desperately trying to support their children through this and being repeatedly threatened by Mermaids etc with the blackmailing 'better a live daughter than a dead son' narrative. And the more people think about this, the more people - especially parents - hear about it, the more they see it as child abuse.

'Most gender reassignment stories are positive'.
I have to say that's clever wording. Of course most stories are going to be positive - if you can control which ones get out in the first place.

Absolutely despicable. Why are media outlets capitulating to a niche pressure group? It is an indication of how damaging Keira Bell's story is to this lobby. Its demand that the medical profession confirms rather than challenges young girls presenting with gender dysphoria is seriously undermined by Keira's experience. The pressure exerted upon the media is sinister.

How can they get away with it? Shame on you, Sky.