The Green Party victory in Gorton and Denton is a landmark moment for British Politics – and one that provides a significant win for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Not because of who won, but because they won without feeling the need to bow to media pressures and stamp on minorities. Rather, they did so by standing by values that, as Hannah Spencer said, oppose "the politicisation and degradation of human rights".
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- Green Party Win: We look at the significance of the Green Party win for LGBTQIA+ rights, as well as what it means for the UK's political norms.
- GANHRI: Another two organisations have joined a flurry of Trans+ rights groups calling for the UN body to intervene and remove the UK Equality Watchdog's status as a respected authority on equality.
- We can't be erased: The Trans+ community thrives, even under adversity and with so many barriers in place. Another look at our ultimate toolkit to shut down lies about Trans+ people with Trans+ History Week.
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You can support Trans+ rights and win a British election: A consequential Green victory
TL;DR: The Green Party has won the Gorton and Denton byelection, with 40% of the vote share. Hannah Spencer will head to Westminster as an MP for the party led by out gay leader Zack Polanski. She campaigned on ending divisive politics, and being vocal about progressive issues including Trans+ rights and Gaza - Analysis, by Jamie Wareham
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