This just in, folks

It’s official: The BBC is permanently removing Mermaids from its Action Line contacts after complaints.

This email was sent around to employees today.

“A decision to look at the gender identity information line was taken following audience complaints about the action line. This was against a backdrop of increasingly contested issues relating to trans issues and children. It is a complex area and the BBC needs to remain impartial when signposting audiences to organisations that can offer appropriate advice.”

People might be wondering why the BBC took the decision. My guess is that someone there ACTUALLY WATCHED Susie Green’s Ted talk.