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.
The Conservative MP for Bridgend, Jamie Wallis, has this morning issued a statement in which he talks about his diagnosis with gender dysphoria.
Referring to the incident, Mr Wallis said in his statement, “When I crashed my car on the 28th November I fled the scene. Mr Wallis was involved in a car crash in November 2021 in which he fled the scene. It is not something you ever forget, and it is not something you ever move on from”.
Welsh MP Jamie Wallis has been inundated with praise on social media after they came out as trans in a statement.
I am sorry that it appears I ‘ran away’ but this isn’t how it happened in the moment.” “I have not been myself since this incident and I don’t think I will ever recover. I always imagined I would leave politics well before I ever said this out loud.” “I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt this way since I was a very young child. Wallis said he was in a car crash on 28 November and that he “fled the scene” because he was “terrified”. “A few months back, in September, I ‘hooked up’ with someone who I met online and when I chose to say ‘no’ on the basis that he wouldn’t wear a condom he chose to rape me,” Wallis wrote.
The MP's statement revealed a history of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Jamie Wallis was praised for being open about having gender dysphoria. The ...
Please check your spelling and if you still can't get to the right page try heading to the homepage for a look around. If you still have problems, try contacting us and we'll do what we can to help you. We can't find the page you requested
Dr Jamie Wallis shared in a public statement details of a gender dysphoria diagnosis and wanting to be trans. Dr Wallis also described being the…
"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. It is not something you ever forget, and it is not something you ever move on from. "I’ve had a lot of support from the Whips since I was elected. I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt this way since I was a very young child. "I have never lived my truth and I’m not sure how," Dr Wallis said.
A Welsh Tory has become the first British MP to come out as transgender after revealing he was blackmailed for £50000.
It will also be of help to many others, those who face the same struggles and those might improve their understanding of such struggles." "What I want to see is a reform of the law as it is, but I am also an advocate of safe spaces for women and I want to have a discussion that is... MP Peter Gibson wrote: "Well done to you on your bravery and honesty. I hope that your brave statement will help others." Whilst SNP MP David Linden added: "What an incredibly powerful and brave post. "The Parliamentary Party is fully behind you. "I had no intention of ever sharing this with you. "He wanted £50,000 to keep quiet. He pled guilty and was sentenced to 2 years and 9 months in prison." Perhaps it starts with telling everyone." I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt this way since I was a very young child. Or to be more accurate, I want to be.
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.
A Conservative politician has come out as transgender, making them the UK's first openly trans member of parliament. Jamie Wallis, MP for Bridgend and ...
Liz Truss, the foreign secretary, said: “Well done Jamie Wallis for speaking out and your brave statement. All power to you, Jamie.” In a follow-up statement the MP said that for now he would continue to use he/him pronouns and “continue to present as I always have”.
Mr Wallis said it was “time” for the truth to come out, stating that he wants to be trans having been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, and comes after he was ...
“I have not been myself since this incident and I don’t think I will ever recover. Responding on Twitter, the PM said: “Sharing this very intimate story would have taken an immense amount of courage. Mr Johnson issued a highly supportive statement of his own in response to the news. “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.” Giving details of the rape, the MP said: “I ‘hooked up’ with someone who I met online and when I chose to say ‘no’ on the basis that he wouldn’t wear a condom he chose to rape me.
Jamie Wallis, 37, who represents Bridgend, has declared 'it is time' for the world to know his secret and thanked fellow Tories for their support at a ...
Being an MP and hiding something like this was always going to be tough, but I arrogantly assumed I was up for it. He added: 'For a while it seemed as though I would be able to get on with things and move on. I've been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I've felt this way since I was a very young child. It is not something you ever forget, and it is not something you ever move on from. 'I have not been myself since this incident and I don't think I will ever recover. For a while it seemed as though I would be able to get on with things and move on. He added in a tweet today, that he would continue using 'he' pronouns and 'remain the same person I was yesterday'. And in response to which pronouns he will use going forward he said today : 'I remain the same person I was yesterday. 'I am overwhelmed by the kindness and support I have received in the last few hours. I've been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I've felt this way since I was a very young child. I've had a lot of support from the Whips since I was elected. I've been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I've felt this way since I was a very young child'
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”.
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."
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”.