Finney also discussed the significance of her role as Elle in Heartstopper.

“I was cast as Elle – for those of you who haven’t seen [Heartstopper], she’s a Black trans girl – she’s just moved to an all-girls’ school and she’s trying to navigate the world in a society that’s trying to eradicate her…”

“Having this representation on screen has made me realise how impactful it is. The industry is changing because I’m here. And how many of you have seen Doctor Who? Yes, that’s also a moment and that’s another show where my character is trans.”

“So Boris, I hope you see Heartstopper; I hope you see Doctor Who, because I exist. And I know you know I exist. We all exist. And we’re not going anywhere. Period.”

Finney’s words come at a pivotal time when trans and LGBTQ+ rights are under attack.

Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney brilliantly calls out Boris Johnson at Trans Pride