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  1. 1d ago

    Dame Katy Denise: The Interview

    Music: “Local Forecast - Slower" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ With thanks to my friend, Joe Fattorini This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe

  2. 3d ago

    Dame Katy Denise: The Interview

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit juliebindel.substack.com Music: “Local Forecast - Slower" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ With thanks to my friend, Joe Fattorini

  3. Oct 10

    Green Party Conference Part Two: Free speech, unless you’re a feminist

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit juliebindel.substack.com Green Party Conference Part Two: Free speech, unless you’re a feminist Last week, I brought you some of my encounters at the Green Party Conference in Brighton, including feminists expelled for the usual reason: refusing to pretend that men can become women. This week, it’s time for the speeches. Lucky you. Zack Polanski took to the stage to champion free…

  4. Oct 4

    I Got a Press Pass to the Green Party Conference. So I Went.

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit juliebindel.substack.com On Friday, I attended the Green Party Conference. I had applied for press accreditation some weeks ago, not expecting for a minute to be issued with one. But I was. Nobody was more surprised than I, and part of me still expected to be turned away at the door. The conference was in Brighton, Trans Tinseltown, a very fitting venue. In fact, the conference…

  5. Sep 20

    The Greens are Dangerous Lunatics

    Emine Ibrahim’s verbatim speech, given at a Green Party-led London council chamber last week Chair, Cabinet Members, I want to speak tonight about the importance of protecting single-sex provision for women and girls experiencing violence and abuse. For me, this isn’t an abstract policy debate. It is personal. I came to Haringey as a little girl in 1986 with my mum and my sister, fleeing domestic violence. Before specialist domestic-abuse provision existed in anything like the form we recognise today, we were placed in hotels — notably in Holborn and St Pancras. We were there alongside other women and girls, sharing facilities in circumstances where privacy and security were extremely limited. I remember women and girls having to stand guard at bathroom doors for one another, simply to protect our collective dignity. Domestic violence provision has come a very long way since then. We should be proud of that progress — and determined not to lose it. Single-sex provision isn’t an incidental feature of VAWG services. For many women it is an essential part of feeling safe enough to disclose what has happened to them, to rebuild trust and to begin recovering from trauma. Women don’t arrive at rape-crisis centres or domestic-abuse services because everything is going well. They seek those services at perhaps the greatest hour of need and vulnerability in their lives. At that moment, the responsibility of the service must be to meet the needs of the woman seeking help. Requiring a traumatised woman, as a condition of accessing desperately needed support, to be inclusive of or affirm another vulnerable person’s identity places an additional burden upon her at precisely the moment when she should be asking nothing more complicated than: am I safe here? I believe that is an abuse of power. This does not mean that other vulnerable people should be left without support. They should receive appropriate, properly funded and compassionate services too. But one vulnerable person’s needs should not be met by overriding the boundaries and needs of another. Haringey should therefore not move away from commissioning single-sex services simply because they are single-sex. Where the law permits single-sex provision, the Council should commission it confidently, protect it and promote it — not merely as an exemption to be tolerated, but as a legitimate pathway to trauma recovery. We have travelled a long way from women and girls standing guard outside hotel bathrooms to preserve one another’s dignity. Please don’t allow us to drift backwards. Cllr Tehseen Khan’s actions during the meeting hinted at a close alignment with trans activists. Following the session, where Emine presented a petition advocating for single-sex provision in the borough, the protesters became increasingly aggressive. Consequently, Emine required a security escort to exit the building safely. The Dyke Project are deranged gender warriors. They formed in response to me and Kathleen Stock setting up the Lesbian Project. Lies from Cllr Tehseen Khan. What a prize wazzock. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe

  6. Aug 19

    “Don’t Let My Dad Out Of Prison”

    Linda, with her four children, celebrating the Millennium Cat is the eldest of four children born to Linda and Glyn Razzell. “Mum had mental health problems, so the immediate assumption was that she had run away, and left the children. But we all knew he was violent”, she says. “He had been acquitted twice of attacking her… me, and then my brother and sister had witnessed it.” In March 2002, just weeks before she disappeared, Razzell had been acquitted of the unlawful wounding of Linda. It was the second time he had been found not guilty of violence towards her. Razzell was jailed for life in November 2003. He had claimed that Linda, from whom he was estranged, had disappeared, walking away and leaving their four children. A week earlier, the Family Court had frozen his bank account, because he was refusing to pay child maintenance. The prosecution case was that his motivation was primarily financial; he wanted to access his money without having to go to court. On March 19th, 2002, Razzell borrowed a car from a friend, then drove across Swindon to abduct Linda from an alleyway on her route to work. He then murdered her and disposed of her body. He was arrested eight days after her disappearance. There were significant inconsistencies in his story, and police accused him of disposing of evidence. He applied twice for leave to appeal, in 2004 and 2005, but was refused both times. He then went to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, (CCRC), which also refused. Never having shown remorse or admitted guilt, he was refused parole three years in a row. The first attempt was in 2021, when he became the first prisoner to be denied parole under Helen’s Law. This legal principle is named after Helen Court, a 22-year-old insurance clerk murdered in 1988 by Ian Simms. Like Linda, her body has never been found. The Prisoners (Disclosure of Information about Victims) Act 2020 requires a parole board to weigh a convicted murderer’s refusal to the location of their remains. In January this year, the parole board approved his release, claiming he was no longer a risk. But four months after the Parole Board’s ruling, the High Court overturned the decision to release Razzell. Judge Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said she was “not persuaded that the risk has diminished to such a level that offender management is capable of keeping the public safe if the defendant is released”. It was the first time that the High Court had overturned a Parole Board ruling after a referral from the Secretary of State for Justice. Following the decision, Cat said her father was “actively choosing to be controlling and abusive from within prison”. Listen to my interview with Cat, in which she speaks about her mother’s disappearance when Cat was just 14, and how not knowing where her mother’s body is has affected her and her siblings. Razzell has never admitted his crimes, and shows no remorse. Cat Razzell The full judgement from the High Court A BBC report from 17th August on what happens next for Razzell Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AFFDA) website and report on the case This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Aug 5

    Dr Dame Katy Denise: My exclusive interview with the feminist icon

    A rare audio interview with Dame Katy (transcript below) in which she bares ALL We’re backstage at DKD’s one womxn show, in the Barnsley British Region for injured and infirm trans womxn veterans Julie – it’s you! They said there was a lady wanting to see me. (Shouts to security) I say Doreen - this ain’t no lady - its Julie! Tell her carer we’ll be 5 minutes max! Dame Katy, I am beside myself with excitement, here I am in the venue, with a few of my lezzer friends, Talking about how brilliant it is the hour 1970s fashion choices now appear to be briefly trendy again, and I realise it’s you on the bill! I was told it was a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute. You were lucky to get past Doreen, Julie. I’ve just taken her on. She used to work for Chappell Roan but sadly she was a bit too heavy handed. I blame the parents, Doreen wasn’t to know that kiddie had brittle bone disease - a head lock never did me no harm! I’d offer you a drink Julie but it looks like you’ve had enough! It’s so good to see you & always in that trusty cardi. What I’ve always said about you Julie is that you don’t give in to trends. Everyone’s jabbing away with the Ozempic and here’s you looking like you’ve spent a fortnight on an all inclusive in Benidorm. You’re not in the family way are you? I told you to steer clear of Pisshead Pat! So I’m guessing you’re wanting another exclusive? Book sales flagging? I was sorry to hear about your last effort. The vicar said it was a book he couldn’t wait to put down! Oh by the way I saw your ex husband the other week, that James Dreyfus, he was outside Bargain Booze scratching around the bins trying to bum a f*g. He said he’d do owt for £20 so I’ve got him coming to do the gutters next week. Julie: Thank you Dame Katy, can I just say how fabulous you look and what an amazing show! ‘Puppetry of the Shenis’. Who knew your meat and two veg could be so ambidextrous! DKD: Its attracting rave reviews Julie! There was a queue around the block on press night. You couldn’t move for celebrities - I was literally beating off a well known boy band desperate to see a glimpse of my opening. It all started one night when I was watching Channel 4 and this lady, (sporting one of Cher’s old wigs and a cheap blouse), was playing the keyboard with her micro penis - the crowd were lapping it up! Well I thought to myself, I’ve got a least 5 inches on her and if that’s what passes for entertainment these days then sign me up! Fast forward a few months and here we are! It’s a 2 part show Julie, first half I do impressions with my shenis - Donald Trump, Noel Edmonds, Bob Marley - my ‘No Woman No Cry’ leaves folk speechless. Then second half I do expressionist dance to the Greatest Hits of Eurovision - I saw your little eyes light up when I whipped off my skirt during ‘Making Your Mind Up’ and you got to see my ‘Ding A Dong’. There’s a lot of talk of me transferring to Broadway - mind you, its’ me whose doing all the talking! Julie: What about politics Dame Katy. You were strongly rumoured to be standing in the next election. DKD: Standing? Is that a cheap dig? Anyway, it’s just a rumour Julie. Granted, I am one of the most impotent voices in queer politics right now but I saw how them Brighton gays treated poor Eddie Izzard. Apparently they saw her as just a joke candidate with a pink beret and a pair of plastic t**s. Can you imagine if I won? Working in the House of Parliament? I could end up having a heated three way with Nigel Farage & Zack Polanski (Again!). I haven’t got the time anyway Julie, I’m helping out an old friend whose fallen on bad times. You remember that ex P.A turned struggling author pal of mine? Julie: JK Rowling? DKD: She who must not be named! Yes, well she’s only been telling folk her little wizarding hustle is being turned into a TV series. You’ve got to laugh! It’ll be like ‘Eldorado’ all over again. She’s a complete fantasist! But I said I’d help her out with the scripts so I’ve added a new character into the mix to get the green haired they/them brigade back on side. It’s a new Hogwarts Teacher who takes the Gender Queer Studies classes. She’s trans, she’s a doctor, a Pride of Britain award winner and an ex model. As the series progresses, she takes centre stage with her magical powers - she can literally turn men into women just by saying it! Can you believe that? I know it’s a bit far fetched - it makes Stranger Things look like a documentary, but I reckon it will be a big hit with the LGBTQOMDU2+ community who enjoy living in a world of make believe. Some say TV has got too woke and we shouldn’t keep on forcing this queer manifesto down people’s throats, but I’m not complaining! Julie: I don’t know where you find the time Dame Katy. Million selling books, charity endeavours, script writing, cabaret shows... is there no start to your talents? DKD I surprise myself Julie! And you won’t believe this - the Royal Mail’s been in touch wanting to commemorate me on a stamp! My head literally being licked by thousands! Then there’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here - but do I really want to be dropped into overgrown Australian bush? I bet you wouldn’t say no Julie! I’ll give it some thought; the money’s good but its them challenges that put me off - dark confined spaces, putting dodgy stuff in my mouth - I’m getting flashbacks to the toilets in Heaven 1997! Plus I wouldn’t want to risk them putting Boy George back on the show; his luxury item would be a radiator and I’d spend the next 3 week handcuffed to it like some trans Terry Waite! Julie Did you hear the news about your arch nemesis, Lynsay Watson? DKD Hear the news? I nearly laughed my bollocks off seeing her being bundled into the back of that Police van, Julie. Absolute state of it. I thought they were nicking Meatloaf at first! Worzel Gummidge’s hair was in better nick than that! I’ve seen some photo filters do some heavy lifting but that’s just taking the piss - proof positive that the camera does lie and you can polish a turd! To think she used to be a copper; I bet her helmet was always filthy! But I don’t hold a grudge Julie. Someone with skin that looks like the surface of Mars should be pitied really. Plus I’m not a vengeful woman (god strike down anyone one says I am), I’ve even bought a special chair for her, just needs a few hundred volts putting through it. **knock at the door** I don’t get a minute to myself. If that’s Fat Tony wanting to borrow 20 grand again they’ll be hell to pay. I’ve got to be up early as they’ve invited me back on Woman’s Hour to discuss the sticky subject of female sperm - apparently folk are resistant to talk about it as it always leaves a nasty taste in the mouth. Watch how you go Julie, there’s a man in a beat up old Fiat 500 in the car park, I reckon he sleeps in it. Looks like the lovechild of Jimmy Saville with bad hair plugs, ranting and foaming at the mouth. Tells anyone that listens that he used to read the news on TV - I said ‘yeah, and I shagged Trevor McDonald!’..... Doreen if you could see Julie out, AFTER she’s put my purse back! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe

  8. Aug 4

    WORLD EXCLUSIVE! DR DAME KATY DENISE SPEAKS OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME!

    Dame Katy Denise I am sharing this post from last year, for those that may have missed it. Dame Katy is a national treasure, and deserved to be heard, loud and clear! “A triumphant tale of transformation from a highly esteemed philanthropist, coworker, boss, and my personal hero” Lambrini Lil, AKA JK Rowling (who has, to date, sold fewer books than Dame Katy) Thank you to Joe Fattorini - he knows why! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe

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