Lucy Powell MP urges Parliamentary vote on single-sex space guidance
Labour MP Lucy Powell has called for a parliamentary vote on controversial guidance governing single-sex spaces, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that defined the legal term "woman" as based on biological sex. Speaking at a fringe event during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool,
"Labour isn't working for LGBTQ+ people." Trans+ Solidarity Alliance drives trans rights messages to Labour Party Conference
Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, which is driving for positive change for trans people in the UK, have taken messages from the trans community, and messages from inclusive businesses, to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with a message that politicians need to act now or let a trans bathroom ban be
Olly Alexander dazzles in West End revival of Wilde classic 'The Importance of Being Earnest'
Olly Alexander, the chart-topping singer and BAFTA-nominated actor, has made a triumphant debut in the West End in a flamboyant new staging of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Directed by Max Webster, the production opened this month at the Noël Coward Theatre following a sold-out run atLatest Articles
Trans pupils in Scotland are limiting food and drink intake to avoid using school toilets, fearing they might be ‘outed’
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has said the Scottish Government’s newly revised guidance on supporting trans pupils in schools "falls short" of providing clarity to schools, teachers, parents and young people. The updated guidance, released in the wake of recent legal rulings - including the Supreme
Trans actor Indya Moore seeks asylum from ‘fascist’ America: “Please Advocate for Us”
Pose star and trans icon Indya Moore has declared their intent to seek asylum from the United States, describing the current political climate as “fascist” and hostile to trans people. Moore, best known for their groundbreaking role as Angel Evangelista in FX’s Pose, made the plea while visibly distressed,
Elon Musk criticised for backing Netflix boycott over trans character in cartoon 'Dead End: Paranormal Park'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has drawn backlash after publicly supporting a boycott of Netflix, targeting the platform for its past inclusion of a trans character in the animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park. The show, created by British animator Hamish Steele, was celebrated for its inclusive storytelling and LGBTQ+ representation,
“It’s about kinky gay bikers”: Alexander Skarsgård talks raw intimacy in his latest film ‘Pillion’
Alexander Skarsgård has spoken candidly about the bold creative choices behind his latest film, Pillion, a provocative romantic drama that explores a dominant/submissive relationship within a gay biker subculture. Directed by Harry Lighton and co-starring Harry Melling, the film has already made waves following its premiere at the Cannes
One of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, G-A-Y Bar, to close its doors for good
One of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, G-A-Y Bar, is set to close its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for Soho’s queer nightlife. Owner Jeremy Joseph announced the decision, citing rising rents, mounting pressures, and a deep sense that the area has “lost its identity”
"She’s become a gay icon now." Matilda star Embeth Davidtz reflects on Miss Honey’s queer appeal
Embeth Davidtz, best known for her role as the gentle and nurturing Miss Honey in Matilda, has finally addressed a long-standing cultural phenomenon: the character’s status as a gay icon. In a wide-ranging interview with The Independent, Davidtz reflected on her career, her directorial debut, and the unexpected legacy
Review: The Lightning Thief
What began as a bedtime story for his son by Rick Riordan, the Percy Jackson sequence of fantasy novels sold 180 million copies and so it was inevitable it would become a stage musical. Writers Joe Tracz (book) and Rob Rokicki (music and lyrics), clearly owe a debt of gratitudeCulture
“It’s about kinky gay bikers”: Alexander Skarsgård talks raw intimacy in his latest film ‘Pillion’
Alexander Skarsgård has spoken candidly about the bold creative choices behind his latest film, Pillion, a provocative romantic drama that explores a dominant/submissive relationship within a gay biker subculture. Directed by Harry Lighton and co-starring Harry Melling, the film has already made waves following its premiere at the Cannes
"She’s become a gay icon now." Matilda star Embeth Davidtz reflects on Miss Honey’s queer appeal
Embeth Davidtz, best known for her role as the gentle and nurturing Miss Honey in Matilda, has finally addressed a long-standing cultural phenomenon: the character’s status as a gay icon. In a wide-ranging interview with The Independent, Davidtz reflected on her career, her directorial debut, and the unexpected legacy
Review: The Lightning Thief
What began as a bedtime story for his son by Rick Riordan, the Percy Jackson sequence of fantasy novels sold 180 million copies and so it was inevitable it would become a stage musical. Writers Joe Tracz (book) and Rob Rokicki (music and lyrics), clearly owe a debt of gratitudeEurope
Russian woman fined for "LGBT propaganda" over rainbow flag social media posts
A court in the Russian republic of Karachay-Cherkessia has fined a local woman for allegedly disseminating “LGBT propaganda” through social media posts made over five years ago. The posts, which included images of rainbow flags and one depicting two girls kissing, were shared on the Russian platform VK in May
Slovak Parliament votes to erase trans and non-binary identities
The Slovak Parliament has voted to enshrine a strict binary definition of gender -male and female - into the country’s Constitution. The amendment, passed with 90 votes in favour and seven against in the 150-seat chamber, marks a significant regression in LGBTQ+ rights in the Central European nation. The
Poland’s first Queer Museum – A bold beacon of memory and resistance
In the heart of Warsaw, nestled between a kebab shop and a second-hand clothes store on Marszałkowska Street, a quiet revolution has taken root. Poland’s first queer museum - the QueerMuzeum - opened its doors in late 2024, marking a historic and defiant milestone not only for the country’Features & Longread
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Poland’s first Queer Museum – A bold beacon of memory and resistance
In the heart of Warsaw, nestled between a kebab shop and a second-hand clothes store on Marszałkowska Street, a quiet revolution has taken root. Poland’s first queer museum - the QueerMuzeum - opened its doors in late 2024, marking a historic and defiant milestone not only for the country’
Let’s talk about the valley of the TERFS
Recently, Jordan Jensen went on Stavros Halkias’ Podcast Stavvy’s World to promote her new Netflix special Take Me With You alongside some TERF ideology. Amidst referring to women as “cumgoblins” and stating being a woman was not hard but “stupid” and “our fault” she also said, “If you are
Bisexual Awareness Week: "I am bisexual, I am proud."
For years, Manchester-based entrepreneur and mum-of-one Nicky Wake, 53, felt her bisexual identity was being quietly erased. Not because she hid it, but because life placed her in a long-term heterosexual marriage that overlooked a fundamental part of who she was. Now, five years after the tragic death of herLIVE
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Where Massage Meets Safe Space: Healing with Heart in Brighton
By the time I walked into ZENCOE Massage Therapy on Brighton’s Grand Parade, I already knew it wasn’t going to be your regular kind of massage joint. And I was right. Owner Christian Coe (he/him) has built something far more meaningful - a space where LGBTQ+ people
Haircuts with Heart: PEG Salon’s community spirit
By the time I walked into PEG Hair Salon in Brighton, co-owners Dan and Lora were already mid-snip, scissors flashing, laughter bouncing off the walls, and the unmistakable hum of a space that feels more like a community living room than a business. I caught them between cuts - though
Brighton Pride 2025: Weaponising Joy, One Sequin at a Time
By Liran Notik, Scene Magazine If Brighton had a national currency, it would be sequins. And at Pride on the Park 2025, they were in full glittery circulation. The day was a shimmering catwalk of camp, colour, and questionable practicality—because nothing says summer like strutting through Preston Park in
Brighton’s Pop Art gets a Cheeky Twist: Jared Orlin’s Exhibition at Fishing Quarter Gallery
If you’re wandering through Brighton’s Fishing Quarter and stumble upon a riot of colour, wit, and irresistible pop culture charm, congratulations - you’ve just found yourself at Jared Orlin’s latest exhibition. And lucky me, I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Jared himself, divingNorth America
Trans actor Indya Moore seeks asylum from ‘fascist’ America: “Please Advocate for Us”
Pose star and trans icon Indya Moore has declared their intent to seek asylum from the United States, describing the current political climate as “fascist” and hostile to trans people. Moore, best known for their groundbreaking role as Angel Evangelista in FX’s Pose, made the plea while visibly distressed,
Nearly 200 men arrested in New York Penn Station gay cruising crackdown
Nearly 200 men have been arrested since June in a controversial crackdown on gay cruising at Penn Station in New York. The arrests, carried out by the federally operated Amtrak Police Department, have centred on the men’s public toilets near the Eighth Avenue and 31st Street entrance. The location
Ariana Grande slams Trump’s trans rights record
The White House has attacked pop icon and LGBTQ+ ally Ariana Grande after she publicly condemned Donald Trump’s record on trans rights and immigration. Grande, a long-time advocate for LGBTQ+ equality, reposted a powerful message from activist Matt Bernstein on Instagram, calling out the devastating impact of Trump’s
Texas man accused of threatening Pride Parade in retaliation for Charlie Kirk’s death
A 42-year-old man from Texas is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening to carry out a mass shooting at a Pride parade in the city of Abilene, claiming it was revenge for the recent assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. According to an FBI affidavit, Joshua Cole made a seriesPolitics
Lisa Nandy voices support for trans women competing in SOME women’s sports
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP has voiced support for trans women competing in some women’s sports. Her comments, made during a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference, come amid ongoing debate following a Supreme Court ruling that legally defines a woman as a “biological female”. Nandy, who was
Lucy Powell MP urges Parliamentary vote on single-sex space guidance
Labour MP Lucy Powell has called for a parliamentary vote on controversial guidance governing single-sex spaces, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that defined the legal term "woman" as based on biological sex. Speaking at a fringe event during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool,
"Labour isn't working for LGBTQ+ people." Trans+ Solidarity Alliance drives trans rights messages to Labour Party Conference
Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, which is driving for positive change for trans people in the UK, have taken messages from the trans community, and messages from inclusive businesses, to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with a message that politicians need to act now or let a trans bathroom ban be
"A high level of cringe." Labour deputy leadership hopefuls Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell DJ at LGBT+ Labour disco
Labour deputy leadership hopefuls Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell took to the decks last night at the LGBT+ Labour disco during the Labour Party Conference. Phillipson and Powell, vying to replace Angela Rayner as Labour’s deputy leader following her resignation earlier this month, played a mixture of classic popUK
Trans pupils in Scotland are limiting food and drink intake to avoid using school toilets, fearing they might be ‘outed’
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has said the Scottish Government’s newly revised guidance on supporting trans pupils in schools "falls short" of providing clarity to schools, teachers, parents and young people. The updated guidance, released in the wake of recent legal rulings - including the Supreme
One of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, G-A-Y Bar, to close its doors for good
One of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, G-A-Y Bar, is set to close its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for Soho’s queer nightlife. Owner Jeremy Joseph announced the decision, citing rising rents, mounting pressures, and a deep sense that the area has “lost its identity”
"Labour isn't working for LGBTQ+ people." Trans+ Solidarity Alliance drives trans rights messages to Labour Party Conference
Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, which is driving for positive change for trans people in the UK, have taken messages from the trans community, and messages from inclusive businesses, to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with a message that politicians need to act now or let a trans bathroom ban beNews
Elon Musk criticised for backing Netflix boycott over trans character in cartoon 'Dead End: Paranormal Park'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has drawn backlash after publicly supporting a boycott of Netflix, targeting the platform for its past inclusion of a trans character in the animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park. The show, created by British animator Hamish Steele, was celebrated for its inclusive storytelling and LGBTQ+ representation,
Human Gay Male, a group for "gay men who reject gender identity ideology", launches legal action against Brighton pub
Human Gay Male (HGM), a group for "gay men who reject gender identity ideology", has announced plans to take legal action against a Brighton pub after it cancelled a booking in August. The controversy centres on the Lion & Lobster pub in Brighton, which allegedly cancelled HGM’s
Law firm Morrison Foerster, which reversed decision to represent trans man, agrees to pay £25,000 in damages and costs
International law firm Morrison Foerster (MoFo) has agreed to pay £25,000 in damages and cover legal costs to settle a discrimination claim brought by a trans man and the Good Law Project, after the firm abruptly reversed its decision to represent him. The case, which has now concluded, stemmed
Emma Watson addresses J.K. Rowling rift amid transphobic views: “I can still love her”
Emma Watson has broken her silence on the long-standing rift with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, sparked by the author's controversial views on trans rights. In a reflective interview on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, Watson addressed the emotional complexity of their relationship and reaffirmedLatest Articles
Trans pupils in Scotland are limiting food and drink intake to avoid using school toilets, fearing they might be ‘outed’
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has said the Scottish Government’s newly revised guidance on supporting trans pupils in schools "falls short" of providing clarity to schools, teachers, parents and young people. The updated guidance, released in the wake of recent legal rulings - including the Supreme
Trans actor Indya Moore seeks asylum from ‘fascist’ America: “Please Advocate for Us”
Pose star and trans icon Indya Moore has declared their intent to seek asylum from the United States, describing the current political climate as “fascist” and hostile to trans people. Moore, best known for their groundbreaking role as Angel Evangelista in FX’s Pose, made the plea while visibly distressed,
Elon Musk criticised for backing Netflix boycott over trans character in cartoon 'Dead End: Paranormal Park'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has drawn backlash after publicly supporting a boycott of Netflix, targeting the platform for its past inclusion of a trans character in the animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park. The show, created by British animator Hamish Steele, was celebrated for its inclusive storytelling and LGBTQ+ representation,
“It’s about kinky gay bikers”: Alexander Skarsgård talks raw intimacy in his latest film ‘Pillion’
Alexander Skarsgård has spoken candidly about the bold creative choices behind his latest film, Pillion, a provocative romantic drama that explores a dominant/submissive relationship within a gay biker subculture. Directed by Harry Lighton and co-starring Harry Melling, the film has already made waves following its premiere at the Cannes
One of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, G-A-Y Bar, to close its doors for good
One of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, G-A-Y Bar, is set to close its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for Soho’s queer nightlife. Owner Jeremy Joseph announced the decision, citing rising rents, mounting pressures, and a deep sense that the area has “lost its identity”
"She’s become a gay icon now." Matilda star Embeth Davidtz reflects on Miss Honey’s queer appeal
Embeth Davidtz, best known for her role as the gentle and nurturing Miss Honey in Matilda, has finally addressed a long-standing cultural phenomenon: the character’s status as a gay icon. In a wide-ranging interview with The Independent, Davidtz reflected on her career, her directorial debut, and the unexpected legacy
