Post #2244985
2026-05-08 17:35 UTC
Oh yes!! MISTY BURGESS elected!
Heard she is the first ever trans woman elected to a UK council!? [Edit: she is not, but still a great moment!]
In Southampton for the Greens!
https://southampton.greenparty.org.uk/find-your-local-green-candidates-below-southampton-candidates/
Replies (3)
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@essjayjay@tech.lgbt 2026-05-08 17:49
@tansy@wandering.shop 'Rick Fricker - Millbrook'. Now there's a name to remember.
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@HarrietMonkhouse@mcr.wtf 2026-05-08 18:37
@tansy@wandering.shop There is a much longer history of trans councillors than you think! Only the other day I was thinking of Labour councillor Rachael Webb, who was elected in Lambeth 40 years ago when I was living there. I don't remember whether she was the first.
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@otfrom@functional.cafe 2026-05-08 20:36
@tansy@wandering.shop 2 MSPs as well! https://tech.lgbt/@Natasha_Jay/116540180878490038