The abuse he suffered for being transgender sparked a campaign to change society’s attitudes that has seen him appear in popular magazines, national and international press, and on TV.

The 24-year-old Plymouth student was born a man in woman’s body, and has not so much found his calling in life than had it thrust upon him.

Speaking to him, you get the sense of a man given an ultimatum by society – either accept discrimination and withdraw, or come out kicking and screaming and demand an end to society’s prejudice.