Belcher said: “Since The Times started printing such pieces, starting with one by Turner in September 2017, I have heard of more trans suicides than at any point since 2012. These have mainly been of trans teenagers."
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Last year, the trans activist Helen Belcher claimed that that my journalism for The Times on gender issues had precipitated a wave of suicides of teenagers.
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I replied in a Times column . In particular, I said that I was alarmed by Belcher – and the trans movement at large – irresponsibly weaponising suicide for political purposes, in direct contravention of the Samaritans reporting code.https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/suicides-should-never-be-a-political-weapon-w0jlhn5v0 …
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Helen Belcher complained to IPSO about that column, claiming inaccuracy and discrimination. I am delighted to report that IPSO, after careful deliberation, has not upheld a single one of Belcher's allegations against me. The full ruling is here. https://www.ipso.co.uk/rulings-and-resolution-statements/ruling/?id=07454-18 …
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This was a deeply upsetting episode, a grave slur against my career and character. I am glad it is over. I am still awaiting an apology from Helen Belcher. ends
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I had no doubt it you'd be vindicated. It was a disgusting slur on an excellent, honorable and honest journalist.
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Expected but delightful news. So sorry you had to go through that.
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Well said.
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Well done. Excellent, professional journalism written with honesty & integrity. That apology is unlikely to come anytime soon. Keep up your good work & thank you.
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Helen Belcher's talking crap.
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