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PachacutisBadAuntie · 2025-10-31T18:03:12+00:00

Re the delay in publishing the EHRC guidance. Can't see a thread on this yet, please do email if you can. https://sex-matters.org/take-action/write-to-your-mp-the-government-must-stand-up-for-womens-rights/

HildegardP · 31/10/2025 23:10

RogueFemale · 31/10/2025 20:51

Yes, I actually came on here to post the same thing. I've just emailed my MP, then forwarded the email to both Bridget Phillipson and Keir Starmer for good measure.

I composed my own email but it's fine to use the Sex Matters template if you don't have time. The most important thing is numbers and therefore pressure.

The best way to get your email seen by Ministers is to send your comments to them via your MP asking him/ her to pass it on. They're supposed to pass on constituents' communications intended for Ministers' attention & that way Ministers' staff don't get to use "not this MP's constituent, not this MP's responsibility" as an excuse to file it in the bin.

RufustheFactuaIReindeer · 31/10/2025 23:06

Done

NotInMyyName · 31/10/2025 23:04

I've added my tuppence worth using the template letter. I added this text in case it gives anyone else inspiration. I like numbers.

(Yes I know the Census Gender data was poor but I think I still made my point).

"The 2022 Scottish Census shows that there were approximately 266 people who identified as being either a transwoman or transman in the xxxx constituency. Using the same data source there were ~50,000 woman and girls aged 16 or over. Currently any of the men-who-want-to-be-woman think that they can freely and legally access woman only spaces (they cannot, and the Supreme Court judgement has confirmed that this has never been the case). The 50,000 women and girls in your constituency are being being forced to set aside their legal protection in favor of this TINY MINORITY. This situation also allows ANY OTHER man to claim being a transwoman to access single sex spaces."

NeatRoseOtter · 31/10/2025 22:53

It does seem like it might cost some businesses a lot of money.

It's basically making introducing gender neutral facilities compulsory.

Many pubs and restaurants are really struggling.

RogueFemale · 31/10/2025 22:52

littlbrowndog · 31/10/2025 21:42

Ian Murray

https://members.parliament.uk/member/3966/contact

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PachacutisBadAuntie · 31/10/2025 22:25

Oh well done @RogueFemale . I am too Friday night for that kind of thing.

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RogueFemale · 31/10/2025 21:55

RogueFemale · 31/10/2025 21:40

I sent a Freedom of Information request instead, assisted by ChatGPT.

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Dear Freedom of Information Team,
I am requesting, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, a copy of the letter reportedly sent by a group of approximately 50 Labour MPs to the Business Secretary, Peter Kyle, in or around October 2025, concerning proposed Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance on gender recognition.
Specifically, I request:

The names of all MPs who signed or endorsed the letter; and
The text or copy of the letter itself (with any redactions that you consider necessary under FOIA).

I understand exemptions may apply, but I ask that, if so, you specify which exemptions are relied upon and why. Please provide the information in electronic form via email. Yours faithfully

FranticFrankie · 31/10/2025 21:42

Thanks @PachacutisBadAuntie
I googled but nothing came up.
I want to know if my MP is on that list 😠

littlbrowndog · 31/10/2025 21:42

Ian Murray

littlbrowndog · 31/10/2025 21:41

Finding my mp is so difficult

its Iain Murray. Cant find him on the list

RogueFemale · 31/10/2025 21:40

RogueFemale · 31/10/2025 21:32

I'm going to email Kyle to ask.

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I sent a Freedom of Information request instead, assisted by ChatGPT.

OnAShooglyPeg · 31/10/2025 21:38

Ha, mine is next to Starmer. Thanks for sharing this, done. I won't hold my breath for any sort of response!

RogueFemale · 31/10/2025 21:32

PachacutisBadAuntie · 31/10/2025 21:24

They seem to have kept it private, possibly through embarrassment:
'The letter to Kyle, signed by nearly 50 Labour backbenchers and seen by the Guardian...'.
Apologies for icky Grauniad link
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/23/dozens-of-labour-mps-warn-of-chaos-for-firms-over-gender-recognition-advice

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I'm going to email Kyle to ask.

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PachacutisBadAuntie · 31/10/2025 21:24

FranticFrankie · 31/10/2025 20:23

Who are the 50 please? Anyone know?

They seem to have kept it private, possibly through embarrassment:
'The letter to Kyle, signed by nearly 50 Labour backbenchers and seen by the Guardian...'.
Apologies for icky Grauniad link
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/23/dozens-of-labour-mps-warn-of-chaos-for-firms-over-gender-recognition-advice

Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice

Nearly 50 backbenchers write to business secretary over potential costs and legal ‘minefield’ of upcoming guidance

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/23/dozens-of-labour-mps-warn-of-chaos-for-firms-over-gender-recognition-advice

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hellowhaaat3632 · 31/10/2025 21:17

Thanks, done

IwantToRetire · 31/10/2025 21:08

For anyone who hasn't seen it a recent Sex Matters posting that explains how straightforward it is to provide single sex services!
https://sex-matters.org/posts/updates/the-law-is-clear-providing-single-sex-services-with-confidence/

WaterThyme · 31/10/2025 21:07

Done. My MP is the one for Kirkcaldy. She’s new and active.

RogueFemale · 31/10/2025 20:51

Yes, I actually came on here to post the same thing. I've just emailed my MP, then forwarded the email to both Bridget Phillipson and Keir Starmer for good measure.

I composed my own email but it's fine to use the Sex Matters template if you don't have time. The most important thing is numbers and therefore pressure.

BeaTwix · 31/10/2025 20:24

Thanks for sharing . I've done it and will share on.

FranticFrankie · 31/10/2025 20:23

Who are the 50 please? Anyone know?

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PachacutisBadAuntie · 31/10/2025 20:18

Retiredfromthere · 31/10/2025 19:17

Do we know who the 50 back bench MPs signing the letter about businesses needing more time were?
Are they basing their concerns on that list we saw (and recognised was rubbish) in this thread?) https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womensrights/5411840-hundreds-of-firms-warn-new-guidance-on-single-sex-spaces-is-unworkable-and-would-cause-significant-economic-harm?page=9

Not wishing to derail but I assume if its your MP as one of those 50 and this was the list that swayed him/her you may want to point out how they are being manipulated?

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@Retiredfromthere that's a very good idea.

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PachacutisBadAuntie · 31/10/2025 20:17

FranticFrankie · 31/10/2025 20:15

Done - although I doubt my MP will be any help
She didn't reply to my last email
Or the one before that

Mine's the same so I asked if a trans activist in their office might be binning my emails...

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PachacutisBadAuntie · 31/10/2025 20:16

Thanks to all who have emailed so far. My update from Sex Matters late this afternoon said

'Nearly 1,000 people have already used our email tool in the first 24 hours, and today we have updated the letter to take recent news into account.

If you haven’t emailed yet, PLEASE DO IT THIS WEEKEND.'

So the more the better!

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FranticFrankie · 31/10/2025 20:15

Done - although I doubt my MP will be any help
She didn't reply to my last email
Or the one before that

IwantToRetire · 31/10/2025 20:12

Gagagardener · 31/10/2025 20:04

Done. I live not far from Darlington. Told MP about attack on EHRC hq as well.

Good idea.