High Court refuses application to ban trans rights protests outside offices of Equality & Human Rights Commission
Today, the High Court handed down its full judgment, including the reasons for refusing an injunction application from the leaseholders of Tintagel House, the offices of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Good Law Project, a "non-profit that uses the law to build a fairer future", last
Speak Up For Trans Rights: Stonewall encourages people to respond to EHRC consultation
During Pride season, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall has released a new ‘explainer’ to support individuals responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) consultation on its draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. The Code was updated following the Supreme Court ruling on 16 April. The
Hove-based gay Gogglebox star Daniel Lustig-Webb on turning 50 and his journey with deafness
As Daniel Lustig-Webb, best known for his five year stint on Channel 4’s Gogglebox, marks his 50th birthday and embarks on a new chapter of his life, he’s opening up publicly about something he’s hidden for decades: he’s completely deaf in one ear – a reality thatLatest Articles
Outside the EHRC, Protest Is Still a Right
The High Court has rejected an attempt to stop trans rights protests outside the EHRC. Leslie Clarke explores what the ruling means for free speech, the right to protest, and the growing tension between LGBTQ+ communities and the body meant to protect them.
High Court refuses application to ban trans rights protests outside offices of Equality & Human Rights Commission
Today, the High Court handed down its full judgment, including the reasons for refusing an injunction application from the leaseholders of Tintagel House, the offices of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Good Law Project, a "non-profit that uses the law to build a fairer future", last
Pride in London to kick off with Big Gay Brunch in Covent Garden
For the first time, the Pride in London parade day will kick off with the The Big Gay Brunch in London’s West End. The free event will run from 11 am on Saturday, 5 July, at the Actors’ Church, which will throw open its gates to welcome visitors to
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts"
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stephen Watson, has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts", which involved some of the most extreme unlawful victimisation of LGBTs by any UK force. His refusal comes nearly two years after he was first urged to
Speak Up For Trans Rights: Stonewall encourages people to respond to EHRC consultation
During Pride season, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall has released a new ‘explainer’ to support individuals responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) consultation on its draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. The Code was updated following the Supreme Court ruling on 16 April. The
London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on upcoming single 'My Place In This World'
Trinidad-born, London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on his upcoming single My Place In This World, a song about not fitting into the norms of society and finding the inner strength to persevere and survive. His previous single, the tech-house banger I Need Somebody, was well received by DJs and
Hove-based gay Gogglebox star Daniel Lustig-Webb on turning 50 and his journey with deafness
As Daniel Lustig-Webb, best known for his five year stint on Channel 4’s Gogglebox, marks his 50th birthday and embarks on a new chapter of his life, he’s opening up publicly about something he’s hidden for decades: he’s completely deaf in one ear – a reality that
Trans drag performers Aja, Bosco and Kerri Colby speak about anxieties they face when travelling internationally due to gender marker discrepancies on passports
For Aja, a trans drag performer and contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10, international travel involves more than costumes and choreography. It means navigating a system that often questions her identity at every checkpoint. “I’ve had to cancel gigs because I can’t travel without riskingCulture
London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on upcoming single 'My Place In This World'
Trinidad-born, London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on his upcoming single My Place In This World, a song about not fitting into the norms of society and finding the inner strength to persevere and survive. His previous single, the tech-house banger I Need Somebody, was well received by DJs and
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Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and even AQUA and I’ve always been obsessed withEurope
'Our visibility can no longer be ignored.' Thousands fill the streets for 20th Bucharest Pride
Around 30,000 people filled the streets of Bucharest on Saturday, waving rainbow flags and chanting messages of solidarity and inclusion in Romania’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride march to date. Organisers say it marks the biggest turnout since the event began 20 years ago. The first Pride in Bucharest took
Tim Küsters from the Netherlands comes out on top and wins Mr Gay Europe title
Tim will be starting his work right away with a new project focusing on mental health and loneliness in the gay community. This project was decided upon by a joint group of finalists as a mission for the new Mr Gay Europe.
Politics
Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party
Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support
Labour to formally declare “trans women are men” and ban trans women from all-women shortlists
The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, is set to formally declare that “trans women are men” and ban trans women from all-women shortlists in the wake of the Supreme Court‘s anti-trans gender ruling, which will affect the lives of trans people up and down the country. Stats For Lefties, which pu
Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”
Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”. The councillor, who has sat on Plymouth City Council since 2022, wrote in a post on X: “I cannot continue to represent a party that does not support my fundamental righ
Reform UK vows to ban Pride and Trans Flags from council buildings it controls
Reform UK has vowed it will ban Pride and Trans Flags from council buildings it now controls after the local elections on Thursday, 1 May. Writing on the X social media platform, the party said: “Reform UK councils will only fly the Union Jack, St George’s flag and County flags. We are proud of ourUS
Miley Cyrus says 'a month is too short' for Pride Month
Grammy-winning pop star Miley Cyrus, who has just released the album Something Beautiful, has said “a month is too short” for Pride Month, adding, “It’s a lifetime. It’s a lifestyle”. “My Pride Month message would be that I don’t think Pride should be stuck to a month.
"Never give up hope." Thousands gather for powerful demonstration of resistance against Trump's policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights
Thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from across the globe gathered in Washington DC on Saturday, 7 June blending exuberant celebration with a powerful demonstration of resistance against President Donald Trump's policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights. As part of the grand finale of the weeks-long WorldPride festivities, the march
Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on the health of LGBTQ+ people
The Trump administration has cancelled at least 68 grants focused on the health of LGBTQ+ people, as it continues to target what it describes as “ideologically driven science”. The US government terminated at least 68 grants to 46 institutions totalling nearly $40 million when awarded. While some ofUK
Pride in London to kick off with Big Gay Brunch in Covent Garden
For the first time, the Pride in London parade day will kick off with the The Big Gay Brunch in London’s West End. The free event will run from 11 am on Saturday, 5 July, at the Actors’ Church, which will throw open its gates to welcome visitors to
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts"
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stephen Watson, has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts", which involved some of the most extreme unlawful victimisation of LGBTs by any UK force. His refusal comes nearly two years after he was first urged to
Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party
Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support
New portrait of Terry Higgins to be unveiled ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday
A new portrait of Terry Higgins is to be unveiled later today, Monday, 9 June, at PWSH in Cardiff, ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday on Tuesday. The piece, by artist Darren Varnam, forms part of Prosiect Rhuban Rhudd ( Red Ribbon Project), a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring experiencesLatest Articles
Outside the EHRC, Protest Is Still a Right
The High Court has rejected an attempt to stop trans rights protests outside the EHRC. Leslie Clarke explores what the ruling means for free speech, the right to protest, and the growing tension between LGBTQ+ communities and the body meant to protect them.
High Court refuses application to ban trans rights protests outside offices of Equality & Human Rights Commission
Today, the High Court handed down its full judgment, including the reasons for refusing an injunction application from the leaseholders of Tintagel House, the offices of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Good Law Project, a "non-profit that uses the law to build a fairer future", last
Pride in London to kick off with Big Gay Brunch in Covent Garden
For the first time, the Pride in London parade day will kick off with the The Big Gay Brunch in London’s West End. The free event will run from 11 am on Saturday, 5 July, at the Actors’ Church, which will throw open its gates to welcome visitors to
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts"
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stephen Watson, has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts", which involved some of the most extreme unlawful victimisation of LGBTs by any UK force. His refusal comes nearly two years after he was first urged to
Speak Up For Trans Rights: Stonewall encourages people to respond to EHRC consultation
During Pride season, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall has released a new ‘explainer’ to support individuals responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) consultation on its draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. The Code was updated following the Supreme Court ruling on 16 April. The
London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on upcoming single 'My Place In This World'
Trinidad-born, London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on his upcoming single My Place In This World, a song about not fitting into the norms of society and finding the inner strength to persevere and survive. His previous single, the tech-house banger I Need Somebody, was well received by DJs and
Hove-based gay Gogglebox star Daniel Lustig-Webb on turning 50 and his journey with deafness
As Daniel Lustig-Webb, best known for his five year stint on Channel 4’s Gogglebox, marks his 50th birthday and embarks on a new chapter of his life, he’s opening up publicly about something he’s hidden for decades: he’s completely deaf in one ear – a reality that
