35 years ago at the height of the AIDS crisis, 35 policemen raided The RVT wearing rubber gloves. Lily Savage was on stage at the time, and she said: ‘Well well, it looks like we’ve got help with the washing up.’

Still recruiting for major research on LGBT+ experiences of benefits! Please get in touch if: •LGBT+ •18+ •currently (or since 2014) claimed welfare benefits, tax credits &/or state pension •in England, Scotland or Wales Especially keen to hear from QTIPOC/BAME folk

If the PM was serious about ending dangerous journeys he would open safe routes for refugees Instead we're seeing more of the same cruel approach that has led to a record number of channel deaths in the past 2 years Sunak's pledge won't stop the boats. It won't stop the deaths.

What’s the best/most affirming thing a medical professional has said to you? ⬇️ There are so many horror stories out there that I thought a positive thread might give everyone some validation. I’ll start: “It’s ok to recognise that you deserved more and that others failed you”.

This Tory voter ID plan is completely unworkable, unnecessary, and set to lock millions out of voting. It’s an outrage they're spending yet more public money promoting disgraceful efforts to disenfranchise voters. independent.co.uk/news/uk/angela…

Participants wanted for Blue Badge survey dpac.uk.net/2023/01/partic… via @

There's a way you can still vote without photo ID. Please share this about, we need as many people who might be struck by this as possible to know (disabled, LGBTQ+, black, elderly, working class) because we're exactly who they don't want voting. electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/v…

🧵 Today we publish a report showing that the majority of those men, women and children who cross the Channel on small boats would be granted asylum in the UK because they are fleeing war and persecution. Here’s how the Home Office tried to rubbish our report last night….

#VoterID is a HUGE issue for a country that has never required photo ID for voting. And here's the thing: it's not just people who are marginalised or on v. low incomes who might not have photo ID; it's also a lot of older people who no longer drive, travel or use oyster cards..

I’ve just had of those train journeys you’re never going to forget The guy next to us starts talking. He says he wants to say something - and that we are free to ignore him after he finishes. Naturally people sitting around stare awkwardly at the floor, pretending not to hear

If media work experience isn’t normally accessible to you because of disability or illness, I’m so happy to say The Guardian will be including a remote placement as part of this year’s positive action scheme. Same opportunity. From your sofa. Apply here: workforus.theguardian.com/index.php/entr…

Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported Judy throughout her lifetime of advocacy. May her memory be for a blessing. judithheumann.com/the-world-mour…

The refugee charity @safepassageuk have a handy template if you aren't sure how to email your MP about the #IllegalMigrationBill safepassage.org.uk/email-your-mp-…

We have NINE DAYS to tell IPSO that the way the media reports on disability isn't good enough + they need to change their discrimination clause. Here's a handy email template to send them: docs.google.com/document/d/1vg…

Here is a gov petition to not remove trans people's rights from the Equality Act 2010 The gov responded saying they weren't going to change the EA2010 when it reached 10,000 signatures, but things have changed since. Let's get this to 100k petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6279…

An extremely important thread from Grey. Please read and share.

Lost your photo ID? You can apply for an emergency proxy vote until 5pm on polling day. Your proxy will need to show their own ID to cast your vote. Apply now ⬇️ electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/a…

UN assessment of trans rights in the UK is 'much needed common sense' ‘We are witnessing the UK backsliding on LGBTI+ rights, where we used to be proud in our world leadership’ – Sacha Deshmukh #transrightsarehumanrights #LGBTIrightsarehumanrights amn.st/6015OdAHS

Wife has been at MCM Comic Con for the last three days. Her final day of cosplay was as Guillermo from What We Do In The Shadows. She came down to breakfast at the hotel and there were Harvey Guillén and Kayvan Novak - Guillermo and Nandor - having theirs. [1/2]