Jamie Wallis

The Bridgend MP also said in a personal statement he had been raped and blackmailed.

“I have not been myself since this incident and I don’t think I will ever recover. Well they’ve certainly earned their keep with me.” “I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt this way since I was a very young child. I always imagined I would leave politics well before I ever said this out loud. Mr Wallis said he fled the scene after the smash in November “because I was terrified”. He said the story would “undoubtedly support others” and “the Conservative Party I lead will always give you, and everyone else, the love and support you need to be yourself”.

Conservative MP Jamie Wallis has said they have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, was raped by a man in September last year and is “not OK” in a highly ...

His Colleague David Mundell wrote: "It's an incredibly brave thing that Jamie has done, opening up not just to family, friends and colleagues but the world in such a candid way. Reflecting on being raped, they continued: “I have not been myself since this incident and I don’t think I will ever recover. Colleagues across the House will respect your openness honesty and the journey you are on. Welsh Labour MP Chris Bryant commented: “Dear Jamie I wish you all the very best. “I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt this way since I was a very young child. The message was posted online shortly before 3am, following a gathering for Tory MPs at which Boris Johnson reportedly made a joke about trans issues.

Tory MP for Bridgend reveals being blackmailed about the issue soon after being elected and being raped.

Wallis said he had been “overwhelmed by the kindness and support” in response to his announcement. “I have not been myself since this incident and I don’t think I will ever recover,” he said. Making a joke at the expense of trans people in private then saying that he supports trans people on social media raises more than an eyebrow. “Being an MP and hiding something like this was always going to be tough, but I arrogantly assumed I was up for it. “I had no intention of ever sharing this with you,” Wallis wrote in a post on his website published early on Wednesday morning. Ben Howlett, a former Conservative MP and chair of an independent LGBT+ commission, told the Guardian: “Actions speak louder than words.

Conservative Dr Jamie Wallis said since being elected in 2019 they had been threatened and “outed” to family members because of their trans identity. The ...

“I am overwhelmed by the kindness and support I have received in the last few hours. “However, I remain the same person I was yesterday. Confirming he would still use the he/his pronouns, Mr Wallis said: “It’s taken a long time for me to come to terms with my gender dysphoria. I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt this way since I was a very young child. “I had no intention of ever sharing this with you. Or to be more accurate, I want to be.

Mr Wallis was praised for his bravery in issuing the highly personal statement by MPs from across the political spectrum.

"When I crashed my car on 28 November I fled the scene. Mr Wallis said he had received "a lot of support" from Conservative whips since he was elected and said he would, for now, continue to "use he/him/his pronouns". "I've been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I've felt this way since I was a very young child. "I am overwhelmed by the kindness and support I have received in the last few hours," the Tory MP said in response. "I am proud to be completely open and honest about the struggles I have had, and continue to have, with my identity." Jamie Wallis, MP for Bridgend, said he had been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, adding: "I've felt this way since I was a very young child."

Jamie Wallis, the MP for Bridgend, in South Wales, released a statement on his Twitter account this morning.

It is not something you ever forget, and it is not something you ever move on from. "When I crashed my car on the 28th November I fled the scene. "For a while it seemed as though I would be able to get on with things and move on. "I’ve had a lot of support from the Whips since I was elected. I have not been myself since this incident and I don’t think I will ever recover. I have never lived my truth and I’m not sure how.

The Bridgend MP also said in a personal statement he had been raped and blackmailed.

“I have not been myself since this incident and I don’t think I will ever recover. Well they’ve certainly earned their keep with me.” “I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt this way since I was a very young child. I always imagined I would leave politics well before I ever said this out loud. Mr Wallis said he fled the scene after the smash in November “because I was terrified”. He said the story would “undoubtedly support others” and “the Conservative Party I lead will always give you, and everyone else, the love and support you need to be yourself”.

The Bridgend MP also said he had gender dysphoria and wanted to transition, had been a victim of blackmail and was 'not OK'.

“I have not been myself since this incident and I don’t think I will ever recover. “I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt this way since I was a very young child. Well they’ve certainly earned their keep with me.” I always imagined I would leave politics well before I ever said this out loud. “I’ve had a lot of support from the Whips since I was elected,” the MP said. “For a while it seemed as though I would be able to get on with things and move on,” Mr Wallis wrote.

PM Boris Johnson and MPs from all sides stated their support after MP Jamie Wallis openly declares being transgender.

Wallis decided to speak out after a meeting of all Conservative MPs on Tuesday night. I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt this way since I was a very young child,” Wallis wrote in his statement. Or to be more accurate, I want to be.

Conservative politician praised for his 'courage' in speaking out over experience of gender dysphoria.