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Letter in my local paper, my response

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Davros · 18/08/2026 19:36

Sorry this post is a bit clunky with photos instead of links. The Camden New Journal is my local paper, quite left wing, often good local investigative reporting but does tend towards TRA support now and then. First, here is the letter printed last week

Letter in my local paper, my response
Letter in my local paper, my response
Letter in my local paper, my response
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Kirschcherries · 01/09/2026 20:32

The last letter sets out the Council’s responsibilities in a very pragmatic way.

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Davros · 01/09/2026 16:49

No, there haven’t 😆

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TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 01/09/2026 14:49

Thanks for the update, it seems the letter the Cllr wrote struck a cord with a lot more people than just you, it's good to know people aren't rolling over for this claptrap.
Have there been any letters in support of the first letter?

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Davros · 01/09/2026 14:44

Another letter was printed in the latest issue, photos attached for anyone who is interested

Letter in my local paper, my response
Letter in my local paper, my response
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Davros · 22/08/2026 21:21

I agree with you @BettyBooper but the Leader of our council IS a Muslim woman, I probably wouldn’t have used it as an example otherwise. It also might resonate more with the diversity nuts

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BettyBooper · 22/08/2026 21:08

Great letter @Davros. Great for speaking out.

I do not like, though, that women somehow have to justify their objections to men in women's spaces via faith. Or that women use faith as an argument. It diminishes everyone else.

A woman of faith is no more deserving of single sex spaces than I am. I thoroughly dislike it as an argument, as it adds another aspect of 'belief' into what should (in my view) simply based on biological fact.

Why should a woman who believes in a religion have more rights to a SSS than I do? Or my daughter?

Sorry, but it makes me pretty angry, actually.

AlexandraLeaving · 22/08/2026 18:02

PriOn1 · 21/08/2026 20:50

Missed this thread before. I liked your letter too, including the way it echoed the one you were replying to. It highlighted how biased the original letter was. Pity they didn’t print it, but hopefully receiving several such letters gave the editors food for thought.

Glad they printed two letters though. I think both highlight the issues quite well. Thanks for making the effort.

Ditto this from me.

You wrote a good letter, and it may still have impact even if it was not printed.

PriOn1 · 21/08/2026 20:50

Missed this thread before. I liked your letter too, including the way it echoed the one you were replying to. It highlighted how biased the original letter was. Pity they didn’t print it, but hopefully receiving several such letters gave the editors food for thought.

Glad they printed two letters though. I think both highlight the issues quite well. Thanks for making the effort.

DialSquare · 21/08/2026 16:48

That’s my Dad’s local paper and he agrees with us. In fact, he’ll probably mention them to me!

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Davros · 21/08/2026 16:13

Thanks for the kind words. I might try to find some if those local people. I can ask in our WRN for a start

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Justme56 · 21/08/2026 14:52

Well done on your letter and sorry it wasn’t published. I did notice that the first of the letters published was linked to 18 people which highlights that it is an issue that many people have concerns about.

TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 21/08/2026 14:18

Davros · 21/08/2026 14:08

Sadly they did not print my letter but they did print two from other people so I’m satisfied. Although I find the second one a bit vague and I think mine was better. Sorry again for too many photos

Thanks for the update, it's a pity your letter was n't picked, it was a good letter, but we can take comfort in the fact that they did print 2 letters calling the Cllr out on his bias.
It also means you're not alone in your area there are others who feel the same way. Well done you for taking the trouble to write the letter, even if it wasn't picked. 💐 👏

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Davros · 21/08/2026 14:08

Sadly they did not print my letter but they did print two from other people so I’m satisfied. Although I find the second one a bit vague and I think mine was better. Sorry again for too many photos

Letter in my local paper, my response
Letter in my local paper, my response
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FanOfGailDines · 20/08/2026 22:27

I think that your idea of Women going on Council Tax Strike is a marvellous idea! Perhaps you should start up another thread suggesting this,
Was it a Badger?

Londonmummy66 · 19/08/2026 15:04

Great letter - I really hope they print it.

akkakk · 19/08/2026 14:55

well done - at least you have taken action...
superb letter.

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Davros · 19/08/2026 14:44

Thanks everyone. It’s quite likely there will have been other (better) letters sent in which they may, or may not, print. We’ve got the persistent issue of the Hampstead Ponds locally and we’ve got quite a strong WRN. I will keep you posted, likely to be a damp squib

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TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 19/08/2026 14:32

Great letter, lets hope the paper believes in a free press and doesn't see them as just a platform for political propaganda. A paper which prints both sides of a story and doesn't confuse a political narrative as the only factual side to be printed. 👍

MyCrushWithEyeliner · 19/08/2026 13:25

Good stuff 👏

Wasitabadger · 19/08/2026 08:18

I certain there shall be other women thinking the same and support you. I have honestly wondered if the councils continue to do this. Then females in these councils need to start refusing to pay their council tax. They are not providing local services for females, therefore why should they contribute to services that discriminate against them.

tanstaafl · 19/08/2026 08:01

Bravo!

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Davros · 19/08/2026 07:58

I’m so pleased to see these responses, I was thinking that, even if it could be a lot better, at least I sent something. I sent it first to the leader of the council, copying my (female) MP. I tried to somewhat mirror the original letter. I think there’s very little chance of it being printed and, if it is, I asked them not to print my name and address. I hate having to do that

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NeelyOHara · 19/08/2026 07:50

Very good letter, well done. I really hope that they print it.

PassTheHanky · 19/08/2026 07:48

Your letter is great, I hope they print it so their readers get to see a different view

Igneococcus · 19/08/2026 07:48

Fantastic letter @Davros

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