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| Jamie Wallis MP comes out as trans and speaks of rape ordeal | Jamie Wallis MP comes out as trans and speaks of rape ordeal |
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| Jamie Wallis was praised by Tory colleagues on Wednesday | |
| An MP has tweeted about being diagnosed with gender dysphoria, being a victim of rape and blackmail, and fleeing the scene of a car crash. | An MP has tweeted about being diagnosed with gender dysphoria, being a victim of rape and blackmail, and fleeing the scene of a car crash. |
| "I am trans, or to be more accurate, I want to be," Conservative MP Jamie Wallis said. | "I am trans, or to be more accurate, I want to be," Conservative MP Jamie Wallis said. |
| The Bridgend Tory alleged a man sent pictures to the politician's family and demanded £50,000. The MP was later raped in a separate incident. | The Bridgend Tory alleged a man sent pictures to the politician's family and demanded £50,000. The MP was later raped in a separate incident. |
| "Since then things have taken a tumble. I am not ok," the MP wrote. | "Since then things have taken a tumble. I am not ok," the MP wrote. |
| The MP is the first to come out as transgender, and has not yet stated preferred pronouns. | The MP is the first to come out as transgender, and has not yet stated preferred pronouns. |
| Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised MP Jamie Wallis' bravery in coming out as trans and sharing a "very intimate" story "which will undoubtedly support others". | Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised MP Jamie Wallis' bravery in coming out as trans and sharing a "very intimate" story "which will undoubtedly support others". |
| It's time. https://t.co/cbt0tKQZuN pic.twitter.com/IUaCjm9PtE | It's time. https://t.co/cbt0tKQZuN pic.twitter.com/IUaCjm9PtE |
| Jamie Wallis was arrested last year on suspicion of driving while unfit following an incident where a car hit a lamppost at Church Road in Llanblethian, Vale of Glamorgan. | Jamie Wallis was arrested last year on suspicion of driving while unfit following an incident where a car hit a lamppost at Church Road in Llanblethian, Vale of Glamorgan. |
| "When I crashed my car on the 28th November I fled the scene. I did so because I was terrified," the MP wrote. | "When I crashed my car on the 28th November I fled the scene. I did so because I was terrified," the MP wrote. |
| "I have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and I honestly have no idea what I was doing except I was overcome by an overwhelming sense of fear. | "I have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and I honestly have no idea what I was doing except I was overcome by an overwhelming sense of fear. |
| "I am sorry that it appears I 'ran away' but this isn't how it happened in the moment." | |
| MP arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit | MP arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit |
| 'I help to rescue other trans people from death' | 'I help to rescue other trans people from death' |
| 'When one transgender person is hurt, we all feel it' | 'When one transgender person is hurt, we all feel it' |
| In the Twitter statement the Conservative said: "I've been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I've felt this way since I was a very young child. | In the Twitter statement the Conservative said: "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. I always imagined I would leave politics well before I ever said this out loud. | "I had no intention of ever sharing this with you. I always imagined I would leave politics well before I ever said this out loud. |
| "There was a close call in April 2020 when someone blackmailed me, outed me to my father and sent photographs to other family members. | "There was a close call in April 2020 when someone blackmailed me, outed me to my father and sent photographs to other family members. |
| "He wanted £50,000 to keep quiet. The police were so supportive, so understanding and on this occasion the system worked." | "He wanted £50,000 to keep quiet. The police were so supportive, so understanding and on this occasion the system worked." |
| The MP said the man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years and nine months prison. | The MP said the man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years and nine months prison. |
| "For a while it seemed as though I would be able to get on with things and move on. Being an MP and hiding something like this was always going to be tough, but I arrogantly assumed I was up for it. | "For a while it seemed as though I would be able to get on with things and move on. Being an MP and hiding something like this was always going to be tough, but I arrogantly assumed I was up for it. |
| "Well, I'm not." | "Well, I'm not." |
| "In September I 'hooked up' with someone who I met online," the MP said. | "In September I 'hooked up' with someone who I met online," the MP said. |
| "When I chose to say 'no' on the basis that he wouldn't wear a condom he chose to rape me. I have not been myself since this incident and I don't think I will ever recover. It is not something you ever forget, and it is not something you ever move on from." | "When I chose to say 'no' on the basis that he wouldn't wear a condom he chose to rape me. I have not been myself since this incident and I don't think I will ever recover. It is not something you ever forget, and it is not something you ever move on from." |
| Who is Jamie Wallis? | Who is Jamie Wallis? |
| Born in Bridgend | Born in Bridgend |
| Studied chemistry at Oxford University and completed PhD at Cardiff University | Studied chemistry at Oxford University and completed PhD at Cardiff University |
| Was director at data recovery firm Fields Associates | Was director at data recovery firm Fields Associates |
| Elected in 2019, unseating Labour for the first time in three decades | Elected in 2019, unseating Labour for the first time in three decades |
| Jamie Wallis took the Bridgend seat for the Tories after 32 years of Labour dominance | |
| 'Be yourself' | 'Be yourself' |
| The MP praised Tory party whips: "As far as I've seen they try their best to support and help MPs who are having a tough time. | The MP praised Tory party whips: "As far as I've seen they try their best to support and help MPs who are having a tough time. |
| "Well they've certainly earned their keep with me." | "Well they've certainly earned their keep with me." |
| After a dinner with Tory MPs on Tuesday evening, the MP said "I was reminded of the incredible support those you work with can provide". | After a dinner with Tory MPs on Tuesday evening, the MP said "I was reminded of the incredible support those you work with can provide". |
| "I was reminded how important it is to be yourself. I have never lived my truth and I'm not sure how. Perhaps it starts with telling everyone." | "I was reminded how important it is to be yourself. I have never lived my truth and I'm not sure how. Perhaps it starts with telling everyone." |
| Fellow Tory MPs showed their support for Jamie Wallis. Former whip Mike Fabricant said it was "a very brave statement". | Fellow Tory MPs showed their support for Jamie Wallis. Former whip Mike Fabricant said it was "a very brave statement". |
| 'Proud of my colleague' | 'Proud of my colleague' |
| Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden said: "Proud of my colleague Jamie Wallis. | Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden said: "Proud of my colleague Jamie Wallis. |
| "As a Conservative family we stand together, and we will support you. | "As a Conservative family we stand together, and we will support you. |
| "I hope that your brave statement will help others." | "I hope that your brave statement will help others." |
| Alicia Kearns said: "You have changed this country today Your bravery will give hope and courage to people across our country. | Alicia Kearns said: "You have changed this country today Your bravery will give hope and courage to people across our country. |
| "From the trans community, to survivors we all here for you, as you live your life as your true self, but ever as our friend." | "From the trans community, to survivors we all here for you, as you live your life as your true self, but ever as our friend." |