Drag royalty met political thirst trap in one of the most unexpected and unhinged interviews of the year as South African trans drag icon Tiara Skye sat down with Liberal Democrat Carl Cashman — who’s been dubbed “Britain’s sexiest politician” thanks to his gym selfies and a face that screams, “Vote for me, daddy.”
Known for harassing innocent Soho passersby with deep-cut cultural questions like “Can you name three lesbians?” and “Can you spell diarrhoea?”, Tiara took her glittery mic and unapologetic sass all the way to Westminster to meet Cashman. But this wasn’t your average political Q&A. Oh no. This was camp, chaotic, and queer.
First question out the gate? “Are you foreskin, or against skin?” To which Cashman, barely blinking, declared: “Definitely foreskin.” That pretty much set the tone.
Trans Rights, Thirst Traps, and Tiara’s Takeover
Diving deeper (prolapsely, in her own words), Tiara didn’t let the pretty face off the hook. She demanded answers on real issues, like trans rights, and whether the Lib Dems are just “the party that brings hummus to the orgy.” (Spoiler: they bring hummus and condoms.)
When Tiara asked Cashman to “name three transgender people,” he managed to get as far as Caitlyn Jenner before Tiara cut him off with a devastating: “Not on this show!” A clear message — we expect better than the default GOP-friendly trans woman, darling.
The drag diva pressed on about trans rights, especially in a global climate increasingly hostile toward the trans community. Cashman stepped up: “The Conservatives have ruined the country,” he said. “We’ve already took 72 MPs from them.” But more importantly, on trans issues: “What we’re seeing in America is kind of a villainisation of trans people, and I worry that could be the same in this country.”
He added, “I think we’re a lot more tolerant in the UK, but the government’s got a lot to answer for.” When Tiara clapped back with, “I hate being tolerated,” Cashman replied, “You make a good point because you shouldn’t be tolerated. It should just be accepted.”
That sound you heard? Every queer person within a mile radius applauding in agreement.
Why It Matters for the LGBTQ Community
This wasn’t just viral content for the timeline. It was drag meets democracy, glitter meets grit. Tiara Skye brought the often sanitized world of UK politics into a queer, unfiltered, extremely necessary light. It was a reminder that LGBTQ+ voices belong in political discourse — not as side notes or token panels, but as the ones asking the questions, pushing the boundaries, and demanding better.
And yes, while Cashman’s abs may have brought the gays to the yard, his willingness to talk policy with a drag queen dressed like a walking Pride float is what might just keep them engaged.
At a time when anti-trans sentiment is surging across the globe, Tiara’s refusal to play nice — or dumb down her approach — is the journalism queer youth deserve. Call her chaotic, call her extra, but don’t forget to call her powerful. Because when drag meets politics with a pro-trans, pro-queer lens, it’s not just fabulous — it’s revolutionary.
Tiara Skye, don’t you ever change.