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The self-ID petition is now live!

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YesItsADebate · 12/03/2018 11:52

This is the petition asking the government to consult with women on the proposals to enshrine gender identity in law.

Link: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/214118

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TheGoldenBough · 15/03/2018 18:28

I spoke to a group of women at work couple of days ago. Not a single one was aware of the GRA in the first place, let alone any of this.

They were horrified. I sent them a few links and some terms to google but I don't know if they're signing. I don't want to hound people about it.

aRespectableBureaudeChange · 15/03/2018 18:30

Come on people - 5000 is getting closer - get signing !

If you're not signing, get reading - you and your children need to have an opinion on this issue.

aRespectableBureaudeChange · 15/03/2018 18:33

Reading is a good start - have to give people bit of time as you say. Then have another chat.

They will start to tune into news items and put two and two together (or should that now be 5, being in a world of double speak where anyone can say they're a woman).

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/214118

Elendon · 15/03/2018 18:38

Please do Squirrel

Elendon · 15/03/2018 18:41

Several more in my constituency.

I've kept my powder dry. I haven't yet contacted my MP regarding this issue.

I'm saving that for later.

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YesItsADebate · 15/03/2018 18:50

The Mail on Sunday are running #ManFriday as a story and The Sun’s running Girlguiding UK.

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DarthArts · 15/03/2018 18:58

Great!!!

thenightsky · 15/03/2018 18:59

Caulder Valley are doing us proud... 35 signatories.

NoSquirrels · 15/03/2018 19:13

Do both The Mail on Sunday and The Sun have the petition link?

Regardless, it will be great to be able to have news stories to link to.

I have posted on Gransnet:

www.gransnet.com/forums/aibu/1246269-AIBU-to-ask-if-you-are-aware-of-the-petition-on-gender-identity-and-womens-rights

TheGoalIsToStayOutOfTheHole · 15/03/2018 19:30

Has anyone got the link to the women's holiday page please?
www.facebook.com/The-Womens-Holiday-Centre-156865584461041/

DarthArts · 15/03/2018 19:31

Thank you!!'

MrsFogi · 15/03/2018 19:40

For once we will be pleased when the DailyMail and other papers -plagarise- take inspiration from a thread Grin

LiDLrichardsPistachioSack · 15/03/2018 19:46

Signed. 4,962!

SmurfOrTerf · 15/03/2018 20:06

NoSquirrels for some reason I can't post on GN, but if I can work it out I'll bump it for you

SmurfOrTerf · 15/03/2018 20:18

Sorted and bumped Blush Grin

Waddlelikeapenguin · 15/03/2018 20:24

FFS Airdrie letting Scotland down!
21 more to hit 5000

worstwitch18 · 15/03/2018 20:37

Bristol West is clocking up the signatures! Tiny burgundy spot on the map.

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YesItsADebate · 15/03/2018 20:47

This is agonising. 11 more signatures til it hits 5000...

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NoSquirrels · 15/03/2018 20:48

@SmurfOrTerf you need to register on GN separately, and look for the email confirmation in your inbox, if you haven't ever registered before.

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YesItsADebate · 15/03/2018 20:55

9...

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boatyardblues · 15/03/2018 20:56

DH signed earlier. 👍

Elletorro · 15/03/2018 20:59

This link has convinced 2 of my friends.

womanmeanssomething.com/1034-2/

I am just saying that the obvious solution for swimming and shopping is for changing rooms to go unisex but then sexual abuse doubles as per the study above. It’s the most objective evidence I could find

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YesItsADebate · 15/03/2018 20:59

6

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TheSistineMadeMeScream · 15/03/2018 20:59

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SmurfOrTerf · 15/03/2018 21:01

Squirrels I finally figured it out