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#BBCPAY
Forty of the BBC’S most highprofile female presenters have co-signed an open letter to BBC director Tony Hall demanding equal pay. @Pipshow tweeted: “A group of superb journalists & presenters. And important point that those w. louder voices help others. Tough, right & classy.” @clarebalding noted: “1970: Equal Pay Act. 2010: Equality Act. 2020: BBC target. We’re standing together to politely suggest they can do better.” @margot_ james_ mp said: “If you want to be valued by the BBC, be a man with a big ego... we must end the gender pay gap for next generation.” @Liannabrinded posted: “This pay row isn’t just about the BBC, it’s actually representative of the pay and promotion discrimination women face in general.”
#LGBTRIGHTS
The UK government announced yesterday a raft of new measures intended to improve LGBT equality. @deanvictorr oberved: “It’s hard to celebrate the blood donation ban changes when it still inherently tells all gay men that their blood is to be seen with caution.” @evanoconnell said: “Good news: UK @Conservatives promote the right to choose your own sex - major step in #trans rights.” @ruth_hunt wrote: “The GRA. Outdated, demeaning and massive admin fail. Well done to trans communities and thanks to Justine Greening.” @Beffernieblack opined: “The government need to get a wriggle on and sort out the Gender Recognition Act before Brexit, so it’ll be more difficult to take my rights.”
#JOHNHEARD
Actor John Heard, known for his role as the father in Home Alone, has died aged 72. @scotteweinberg tweeted: “Most people will know John Heard as ‘Home Alone dad’, which is cool, but he was more versatile than that. Sad to lose another great actor.” @Thejeffbridges said: “John Heard - what a wonderful actor. We were in the movie Cutter’s Way together & I got to experience his artistry and dedication first hand.” @THEDCD posted: “Not only a great Home Alone dad, but a good sport in Sharknado. RIP, John Heard.” @Marghelgen shared: “RIP John Heard. A wonderful actor, and very sweet man. My thoughts are with his family and friends.”