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‘It’s time’: Tory MP Jamie Wallis comes out as trans and says he was raped and blackmailed

The Bridgend MP also said he had gender dysphoria and wanted to transition, had been a victim of blackmail and was ‘not OK’.

Jack Peat by Jack Peat
2022-03-30 09:38
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A Conservative MP has revealed he was raped and blackmailed, he wants to transition to be a woman and also suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in a highly personal statement.

Jamie Wallis was praised for his bravery after revealing that he is are “not OK”, and for being open about having gender dysphoria.

The Bridgend MP said: “I have never lived my truth and I’m not sure how”, but “perhaps it starts with telling everyone”.

It's time. https://t.co/cbt0tKQZuN pic.twitter.com/IUaCjm9PtE

— Jamie Wallis MP (@JamieWallisMP) March 30, 2022

Gender dysphoria

The MP said: “I’m trans. Or to be more accurate, I want to be.

“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.

“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.”

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The MP said the offender was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison after admitting his guilt.

“For a while it seemed as though I would be able to get on with things and move on,” Mr Wallis wrote.

“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.”

I am so very proud of my friend @JamieWallisMP

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 https://t.co/i3HXyv2Hep

— Alicia Kearns MP for Rutland and Melton (@aliciakearns) March 30, 2022

Rape

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.

“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.

“Since then things have really taken a tumble. I am not ok.”

The MP was arrested and subsequently fined over a car crash last year.

Mr Wallis said he fled the scene following the crash in November “because I was terrified”.

“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.”

The personal statement came following a night out for Tory MPs, at which “I was reminded of the incredible support those you work with can provide”.

“I’ve had a lot of support from the Whips since I was elected,” the MP said.

“Not for the reasons you might think, but there’s a lot that goes on in MPs’ lives and the Whips play an important wellbeing role – 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.”

My colleague, Jamie Wallis, has made a very brave statement this morning. We are all very proud of Jamie and we are all here for them. https://t.co/7urnM6d4B8

— Michael Fabricant 🇬🇧🇺🇦 (@Mike_Fabricant) March 30, 2022

“A very brave statement”

Fellow Tory MPs showed their support for Mr Wallis, with former whip Mike Fabricant saying it was “a very brave statement”.

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.”

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