Trans rights are under attack. Email your MP today.

The UK Government has put into motion worrying restrictions on trans people’s rights and Stonewall is calling for all of us to act urgently.

Stonewall told QX, “Yesterday, the UK Government announced it might stop recognising gender recognition certificates from as many as 14 countries, including Canada, New Zealand and Australia. This is an unprecedented and spiteful attack on trans people who want to make their lives in Britain.”

Stonewall is asking us all to email our MP today.

“This comes as the UK Government considers whether to block gender recognition reforms voted through in Scotland last month by a decisive majority of MSPs from every party. Reforms that would make it easier for trans people living in Scotland to live and work with dignity.

“We have a tiny window to challenge this and tell the Government that they are making a terrible mistake. A mistake that will significantly impact a small number of trans people will undermine Scotland’s democratic mandate and damage the UK’s reputation as a rights-respecting country.”

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Stonewall continues, “The UK Government should be focused on improving the lives of all LGBTQ+ people.

“This week, the results of the 2021 Census showed that trans people make up just 0.5% of our population, with trans men and women, who could benefit from gender recognition reforms, making up only 0.2% of the people of England and Wales.

“The UK Government’s decision to roll back the rights of a small minority is wrong. LGBTQ+ people are not a political football. It’s vital we ask our MPs to speak up now.”

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“It may seem impossible, but we have won before and together, we can do it again. Now is the time to make sure your voice is heard and show the Government why taking away the hard-won rights of the trans community would be a huge mistake.”