Tom Pashby
Tom Pashby works as a journalist at a sustainability organisation, and writes freelance on issues including the climate emergency, the constitution and LGBTQIA+ rights. They spent 10 years campaigning in the Green party, including running for parliament twice. They are currently finishing an MA in Global Political Economy and will soon be studying for an NCTJ qualification.
What does Census 2021 say about trans people?
Trans people live in diverse communities, intersecting ethnicity, age, disability, religion and sexuality. This is not news, but the Office for National Statistics released fresh data comparing the gender identities of people in England and Wales with key demographics which were recorded in Census 2021.
A look at the transgender and non-binary census 2021 data
The Office for National Statistics has released data from the 2021 census which for the first time ever includes statistics about the numbers of trans and non-binary living in England and Wales. Here Tom Pashby takes a look at the transgender and non-binary census data;
Gender Census 2022: Worldwide report
The Gender Census 2022 is out and Tom Pashby has a little poke around inside of it. Small content warning for transphobic slurs, which will be uncensored in this article.