‘We say this in no uncertain terms: trans women are women, trans men are men, and non-binary identities are fundamentally valid,’ the leaders wrote. Signatories include: Lambeth leader Martin Abrams, Kane, Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett, Haringey leader Cllr Mark Blake, Lewisham Mayor Liam Shrivastava, Southwark leader Cllr James McAsh and Deputy Leader Cllr Victor Chamberlain, and Waltham Forest leader Cllr Paul Perkins. The six leaders met at the London LGBTQ+ Centre in central London on Wednesday to discuss joint action to protect trans rights and continue delivering inclusive services. “Trans women are women, trans men are men. Trans rights are human rights.