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Tory MP reported to the police after 'transphobic comments' at Eddie Izzard
Tory MP Lee Anderson has been "reported to the Police and the Conservatives" for a "clear-cut hate crime" following transphobic remarks about Labour politician and comedian Eddie Izzard, who identifies as a woman.
Becca Monaghan, The Independent, 27th October 2022Eddie Izzard rules out appearing on all-women Labour MP shortlist
Comedian, seeking to be next Labour MP for Sheffield Central, would not stand on such list as 'I'm gender fluid'.
Helen Pidd, The Guardian, 27th October 2022Labour MP Rosie Duffield reveals she will refuse to call Eddie Izzard a woman
She says 'you might as well arrest me now' if misgendering someone becomes a hate crime.
Daily Mail, 23rd October 2022Eddie Izzard launches campaign to become Sheffield Central MP
Eddie Izzard has launched a campaign to stand for parliament at the next general election. She is aiming to become the next Labour MP for Sheffield Central.
British Comedy Guide, 11th October 2022Eddie Izzard joins campaign to save The Leadmill
Miles Kane, Eddie Izzard and Lucy Spraggan have appeared alongside others in a new video supporting the current set-up of The Leadmill in Sheffield, as the venue's management team continue to fight plans by landlord Electric Group to turf them out and install new management.
Andy Malt, Complete Music Update, 7th October 2022Eddie Izzard was born male and he will die male
It's time to stop playing along with the transgender delusion.
Brendan O'Neill, Spiked, 2nd October 2022Rosie Duffield says she'll leave Labour if Eddie Izzard stands as MP on all-women shortlist
MP Rosie Duffield has allegedly threatened to leave the Labour Party if comedian Eddie Izzard is selected to stand in the next general election on an all-women shortlist. Speaking during a Labour Women's Declaration (LWD) discussion group at the Labour Conference on Monday (26 September), Duffield allegedly told attendees that she did not believe Izzard was a woman.
Amelia Hansford, Pink News, 27th September 2022Anti-trans activist Posie Parker wants to stand as an MP against Eddie Izzard to 'obliterate gender'
Anti-trans lobbyist Kellie-Jay Keen, known by alias Posie Parker, has said she will run against Eddie Izzard as an MP for Sheffield.
Lily Wakefield, Pink News, 23rd September 2022Eddie Izzard aims to stand for Labour in Sheffield Central
Eddie Izzard says she hopes to stand as a Labour candidate in Sheffield at the next General Election.
BBC, 26th August 2022Eddie Izzard becomes patron of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced that Eddie Izzard has been appointed their the first alumni patron.
British Comedy Guide, 27th July 2022