We asked all three candidates the following questions, for which their replies are posted in full and our full justification for scoring how we did.
Pledge 1
To acknowledge wholeheartedly that fighting for LGBTIQA+ liberation goes hand in hand with fighting the climate crisis.
Each candidate replied:
Nicole Haydock
No Response
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
Absolutely. Driving the climate crisis are same capitalist structures, forces and actors that seek to divide, manipulate and exploit minority groups in our society. Most recently we’ve seen how fossil fuel billionaires have been revealed to be bankrolling anti-trans advocacy efforts. To dismantle these systems that put profit before people and planet, we must be united in our struggles and the fight for collective liberation.
Hannah Spencer (late respondent)
Yes – progress isn’t progress if people still get left behind
For each candidate that responded we scored them one point. Every answer was affirmative and went into various amounts of detail, but quantifying answers was optional – what matters here is the affirmative response.
Pledge 2
To support and promote Green Party of England & Wales policy on LGBTIQA+ rights (including RR500 – RR539).
Each candidate replied:
Nicole Haydock
No Response
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
Yes. I have organised around and consistently voted in support of our LGBTIQA+ rights policies at Green Party Conference.
I’ve also been actively campaigning on these issues across roles I’ve held in the party. As Young Greens Co-Chair, I coordinated the delivery of a Youth Trans Rights Manifesto for the 2019 General Election. In 2020, I coordinated a slate of progressive candidates including the party’s Deputy Leader and former MEPs to deliver a new direction for Green Party Women, which had been become dominated by views not in line with party policy on LGBTIQA+ rights. On GPEx, I’ve consistently stood up for trans-inclusive approaches to our operations, including protecting our subscription to the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme which seeks to ensure all LGBTIQA+ staff are accepted without exception in the workplace. Finally, as a city councillor, I’ve driven through a policy that has secured the provision of free period products and sanitary bins in all public toilets and community centres across Oxford – including men’s and gender neutral toilets. As a queer woman, I understand the importance of these policies and am dedicated to ensuring the Green Party proudly promotes, defends and acts in line with them.
Hannah Spencer (late respondent)
Yes
For each candidate that responded we scored them one point. Every answer was affirmative and went into various amounts of detail, but quantifying answers was optional – what matters here is the affirmative response.
Pledge 3
To work with LGBTIQA+ Greens to deepen and extend the party’s support for and policies on LGBTIQA+ rights.
Each candidate replied:
Nicole Haydock
No Response
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
Yes. I’ve worked with the LGBTIQA+ Greens on a range of campaigns, policies and issues in the past (including some of the above) and will always be happy to. In particular, I’d be keen to see how we can support local parties to promote and deliver on these issues locally. For example, I’m proud to be part of a Green city council group here in Oxford that has secured several motions in support of LGBTIQA+ rights – including commitments to becoming a truly trans-inclusive city. I’m know there are others too that are doing incredible work in this area. It would be great to work with the LBGTIQA+ Greens on how we can get these draft motions, resources and learnings shared across England and Wales.
Hannah Spencer (late respondent)
Yes
For each candidate that responded we scored them one point. Every answer was affirmative and went into various amounts of detail, but quantifying answers was optional – what matters here is the affirmative response.
Pledge 4
To work with LGBTIQA+ Greens to improve GPEW policy on trans healthcare (RR532-RR534) to provide fully funded and much-needed support to all trans people, to end segregated healthcare and to support appropriate healthcare for trans youth based on informed consent, Gillick competency and internationally recognised best practice.
Each candidate replied:
Nicole Haydock
No Response
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
Yes. This is an important issue to me. Access to trans healthcare in the UK is appalling and yet real fully-funded provision would be a lifeline for so many. This was a key pledge we drafted in for the Young Greens Trans Rights Manifesto and I continue to stand by its demands.
Hannah Spencer (late respondent)
Yes- and this feels like an important part for me to mention that I’m honestly so grateful to the Trans people in the party who give their time and energy to contributing to policy groups, and groups in general. I have learned a lot from people sharing their lived experiences.
For each candidate that responded we scored them one point. Every answer was affirmative and went into various amounts of detail, but quantifying answers was optional – what matters here is the affirmative response.
Pledge 5
To support LGBTIQA+ Greens to make further gains in ensuring GPEW provides a welcoming, safe and nourishing environment for LGBTIQA+ members.
Each candidate replied:
Nicole Haydock
No Response
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
Yes. Again, I’d be keen to work with the LGBTIQA+ Greens in looking at how we can resource and support local parties to build inclusive spaces for LBGTIQA+ members. This could mean learning from best practice across our movement and in allied wider networks.
Hannah Spencer (late respondent)
Yes, as above, people can only come and contribute if they are welcomed and made to feel safe at all times.
For each candidate that responded we scored them one point. Every answer was affirmative and went into various amounts of detail, but quantifying answers was optional – what matters here is the affirmative response.
Pledge 6
In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, to work with LGBTIQA+ Greens and wider queer society, organisations and allies to campaign to protect previously established trans rights and for any changes to legislation which might be needed to ensure this protection.
Each candidate replied:
Nicole Haydock
No Response
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
Yes. I’m proud to be part of a city council group that has brought forward a motion on this very issue. As well as undermining the rights and dignity of trans and non-binary people, the Supreme Court ruling is extremely unhelpful, confused and impractical. Its application results in real risks of perpetuating discrimination and harassment against trans and non-binary people and that’s why our motion calls for the Council leader to lobby for new trans rights legislation and to publicly set out how the city council intends to ensure that its provision – including public toilets, community centres, housing and homelessness services and leisure provision remain trans inclusive.
Hannah Spencer (late respondent)
Yes
For each candidate that responded we scored them one point. Every answer was affirmative and went into various amounts of detail, but quantifying answers was optional – what matters here is the affirmative response.
Pledge 7
To fight for reform of the Gender Recognition Act to provide a kinder and less bureaucratic process for recognising trans people’s gender in law.
Each candidate replied:
Nicole Haydock
No Response
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
Yes. Trans women are women, trans men are men and nonbinary identities are valid. No person should have to have their dignity torn away in order to simply state and claim who they are.
Hannah Spencer (late respondent)
Yes
For each candidate that responded we scored them one point. Every answer was affirmative and went into various amounts of detail, but quantifying answers was optional – what matters here is the affirmative response.
Pledge 8
To support efforts to increase the number of LGBTIQA+ candidates for election to internal positions and to public office.
Each candidate replied:
Nicole Haydock
No Response
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
Yes. I’d be keen to work with the field team on this if re-elected. Understanding the barriers to inclusion is crucial, but so is committing to a material plan and I’d be eager to support this kind of work. In my current professional role, I lead on the democracy and election processes coordinated across a nation-wide campaign network and would be keen to bring this experience and skills to this space too.
Hannah Spencer (late respondent)
Yes!
For each candidate that responded we scored them one point. Every answer was affirmative and went into various amounts of detail, but quantifying answers was optional – what matters here is the affirmative response.
Pledge 9
To campaign for this government to bring forward a genuine ban on conversion therapy. Conversion therapy includes medical, psychiatric, psychological, religious, cultural or any other interventions that seek to change, “cure”, or suppress the sexual orientation and/or gender identity of a person. Any ban must protect all LGBTIQA+ people, which includes providing genuine protection for trans people.
Each candidate replied:
Nicole Haydock
No Response
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
Absolutely and always. Conversion therapy is cruel, degrading torture. Everyone should have the right to be who they are and love who they love.
Hannah Spencer
Yes
For each candidate that responded we scored them one point. Every answer was affirmative and went into various amounts of detail, but quantifying answers was optional – what matters here is the affirmative response.
Pledge 10
To stand in solidarity with LGBTIQA+ communities worldwide by working with international Green parties to oppose anti-LGBTIQA+ legislation and to promote global human rights and liberation.
Each candidate replied:
Nicole Haydock
No Response
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
Yes. I have spent decades both in a personal and professional capacity supporting and working on solidarity campaigns, fighting for global justice. I think it’s a powerful thing that we are not just one Green Party, but part of a global network and we should be using those links to force justice for marginalised groups, including LBGTIQA+ people worldwide.
Hannah Spencer (late respondent)
Yes, because a fairer society is one where nobody is left behind.
For each candidate that responded we scored them one point. Every answer was affirmative and went into various amounts of detail, but quantifying answers was optional – what matters here is the affirmative response.
Overall Scores
For each candidate we have either given them one or zero points for their answers to their questions, and their final scores and what we think for each candidate are below:
Nicole Haydock
0/10
Nicole didn’t respond to our pledges.
Rosie Rawle (late respondent)
10/10
Rosie’s answers were incredibly detailed and goes into detail about things she has done, past and present, to help further LGBTIQA+ policies and rights within the Green Party!
Hannah Spencer (late respondent)
10/10
Hannah’s responses were basic, but affirmative. She mentioned in the fourth pledge how she’s grateful for the trans people within the party for getting involved and helping her learn with their lived experiences.
If you have any questions or concerns about the scores we provided on this page, please feel free to contact us. We’re always happy to listen to feedback for future pledges and hustings processes.