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Urgent BH terfing- write to your MP TODAY 5th May on the Data Bill

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CriticalCondition · 05/05/2025 12:47

I think this should have its own thread for visibility. The Data Bill is being debated this week and will introduce self ID by the back door unless an amendment is made. Sex Matters has a template letter on this to send to your MP. It will only take a few minutes but it MUST be sent today (Monday 5th) so please make this your Bank Holiday terfing.

https://sex-matters.org/posts/updates/urgent-action-email-your-mp-today-on-the-data-bill/

URGENT ACTION: email your MP today on the Data Bill - Sex Matters

What’s the problem? The amendment to solve the problem Write to your MP! The Supreme Court has confirmed that “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 means, and has always meant, “biological sex”. The law is clear: single-sex services should operate on the basi...

https://sex-matters.org/posts/updates/urgent-action-email-your-mp-today-on-the-data-bill/

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moto748e · 05/05/2025 22:36

CigarettesAndLoveBites · 05/05/2025 21:31

Done. Plus asked his previous stance on TWAW given the SC outcome. He won’t reply cos he’s an attention seeking prick only interested in photo opportunities (guess who?)

You're gonna have to narrow it down a bit!

TheAutumnCrow · 05/05/2025 22:29

Re the Lib Dems:

The Parliamentary Party are TWAW/TMAM - however, this puts them at odds with a poll of their grassroots membership (as well as the law!), so that's worth reminding them about.

Also worth a mention is the existence and growth of Liberal Voice for Women, the 'gender critical' arm of the Liberal Democrat Party.

https://liberalvoiceforwomen.org/manifesto

Manifesto — Liberal Voice for Women

https://liberalvoiceforwomen.org/manifesto

Oblahdeeoblahdoe · 05/05/2025 22:22

I emailed mine tonight. She definitely knows my views on the issue!

socialdilemmawhattodo · 05/05/2025 22:18

Done, with my own comments.

Grammarnut · 05/05/2025 22:16

Done.

genandtonic · 05/05/2025 22:14

Done.

CaptainCarrotsBigSword · 05/05/2025 22:13

I've just done mine. Our constituency boundaries were redrawn last GE and I've gone from having a TWAW labour MP to a fairly traditional Tory, so hoping he might be ok on this issue. Will wait and see if I get a response and also check on the voting record after the event.

CarefulN0w · 05/05/2025 22:12

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TonerNeedsReplacing · 05/05/2025 21:49

Done. First time I’ve written to my current MP on sex/gender matters. Mine was imposed on the constituency party before election and I happen to be a (not very active) party member which I flagged. If they want re-selection next time I expect to get at least a note back acknowledging my email.

Anjelika · 05/05/2025 21:47

Done. Mine is Labour and a woman. Will see what she has to say. Thanks for the heads up OP.

April1625 · 05/05/2025 21:45

Done. I've got a Lib Dem MP, no idea on her views on gender vs sex? I've also shared the link with a friend in a Labour area.

NotDarkGothicMama · 05/05/2025 21:41

Done.

CigarettesAndLoveBites · 05/05/2025 21:31

Done. Plus asked his previous stance on TWAW given the SC outcome. He won’t reply cos he’s an attention seeking prick only interested in photo opportunities (guess who?)

Ereshkigalangcleg · 05/05/2025 21:25

Bluebootsgreenboots · 05/05/2025 20:57

Here we are again, gettin’ shit done! Not just women either, I sheepishly mentioned to DH that I needed to ‘send a quick email’ before chilling this evening. Turns out he’d already sent his! I didn’t know he knew anything about it - turns out he saw it on another platform and didn’t hesitate.

Fantastic!

dudsville · 05/05/2025 21:25

My libdem mp is new, since 2024. I can't find anything on his position re sex and gender. How do you find out?

ScottishSheepie · 05/05/2025 21:20

Done, thanks for sharing.

TheAutumnCrow · 05/05/2025 21:18

I've just sent mine. I re-wrote it in my own words and added an additional, personal question; plus a query about the government's plan to avoid incompatibilities in the law.

I know my (Lab) MP reasonably well so I hope it at least gets noted. Plus I used my 'emeritus' title. (Ooh, get me.) But I'm pretty sure I'll get the same old, same old generic and tired response:

Difficult debate
More light, less heat
Tory culture wars
Both sides

But, as pp have said, it's vital that they can't say that nobody contacted them about it.

dudsville · 05/05/2025 21:15

Thanks op, I've done this now too.

TeaAndCakeMakeThingsBetter · 05/05/2025 21:04

Done. First time I’ve ever written to him - he’s conservative but a bit useless from what I understand. I used the template though - hopefully it won’t be ignored 😕

PersephoneSmith · 05/05/2025 21:02

I’ve sent it though I remember reading somewhere that MPs just delete correspondence where a template has been used.
unfortunately I haven’t got the time or the expertise to try and write it all in my own words. Plus I’m sure I’ll get a template response.
I used to work with the MP, he’s new, only just elected, do you think that will make a difference?

Gundogday · 05/05/2025 20:58

Yes, I amended my letter as well.

and adding this comment just to bump it up .

Bluebootsgreenboots · 05/05/2025 20:57

Here we are again, gettin’ shit done! Not just women either, I sheepishly mentioned to DH that I needed to ‘send a quick email’ before chilling this evening. Turns out he’d already sent his! I didn’t know he knew anything about it - turns out he saw it on another platform and didn’t hesitate.

PachacutisBadAuntie · 05/05/2025 20:56

I've emailed but mine is Labour and I started by explaining why I didn't vote for him, so his office might just bin it

BigBurrata · 05/05/2025 20:50

Done ✅

Bluebootsgreenboots · 05/05/2025 20:48

Done x 2!

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