Pride Berlin Pride marchers warn of rising homophobia amid political backlash Berlin’s Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade drew record crowds this weekend with marchers and activists using the occasion to raise alarm over a surge in homophobia and what they see as a dangerous shift in Germany’s political climate. Under the defiant slogan “Never shut up,” tens of thousands By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News “We just want to bring Fiongal home." Grieving mother of Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek receives wrong body after Air India crash A British mother has spoken of her devastation after discovering that the body returned to her following the tragic Air India crash was not that of her son. Amanda Donaghey, whose son Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek died alongside his husband Jamie in the crash of Air India Flight 171, was preparing to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Trans congresswoman Sarah McBride condemns Trump’s anti-trans military ban in powerful speech US Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly trans member of Congress, has delivered a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump’s ban on trans military personnel, calling the policy “immoral,” “unfair,” and “un-American.” Speaking passionately on the House floor, McBride denounced the Trump administration’s decision to expel trans service By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner National Switchboard to take control of LGBTQ+ helpline support in Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove LGBT+ Switchboard has announced a new partnership with Switchboard – the National LGBTQ+ Support Line. From October 2025, National Switchboard will assume responsibility for delivering helpline support across Brighton & Hove, thereby expanding access to a trusted, year-round service for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Although Brighton & By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Conservative Christian groups 'furious' after 'Jesus' makes appearance at Belfast Pride A depiction of 'Jesus' during this year’s Belfast Pride parade has provoked strong condemnation from conservative Christian groups, who have labelled the act “blasphemous” and “deeply offensive.” The image, shared by Progressive Politics NI before being hastily deleted, showed the joyful Jesus-alike posing with two people: one By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Malta named safest country for LGBTQ+ travellers Malta has been named the safest country for LGBTQ+ travellers in the LGBTQ+ Risk Map for 2025, which offers an overview of global travel safety for LGBTQ+ individuals. Compiled by A3M Global Monitoring, a provider of travel risk assessment tools, and developed in collaboration with Diversity Tourism and ITB Berlin, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK IN PICTURES: London Trans+ Pride 2025 - "We will not be erased, shamed, segregated or forced back into the margins." London Trans+ Pride (LT+P) made history yesterday (Saturday, 26 July) as over 100,000 attendees marched through central London, obliterating last year's world record of 60,000 and cementing its status as the largest Trans Pride event in history. The march, themed Existence and Resistance, brought together By Graham Robson • 8 min read
News Family of trans teen Jason Pulman sue Sussex Police over handling of disappearance The family of Jason Pulman, a 15-year-old trans teenager who tragically took his own life in April 2022, has launched legal action against Sussex Police, alleging the force failed to adequately respond when he was reported missing. Jason’s mother, Emily Pulman, and stepfather, Mark Pulman, are pursuing a High By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK London Trans+ Pride 2025: A record-breaking march for rights and recognition Central London was awash with colour, solidarity, and defiance on Saturday as over 100,000 people gathered for the sixth annual London Trans+ Pride, marking the largest event of its kind in the world to date. The march began at Langham Place, near BBC Broadcasting House, and wound its way By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Nottingham unveils ‘Rainbow Quarter’ in landmark move for LGBTQ+ recognition A vibrant corner of Nottingham is set to become the city’s first officially recognised LGBTQ+ district, following the launch of the new Rainbow Quarter during Notts Pride celebrations. Centred around the bustling streets of Hockley, the Rainbow Quarter aims to cement Nottingham’s reputation as a welcoming and inclusive By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival to return - bolder, brighter, and bursting with Pride! Manchester is set to sparkle once again this summer as SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival returns for its second edition, promising a vibrant week of screenings, panels, and performances from 15 - 21 August 2025. Following its dazzling debut in 2024, which saw sold-out screenings and tributes By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Trans and non-binary people face barriers at every stage of primary care, Healthwatch finds Trans and non-binary individuals continue to face significant challenges when accessing primary care services, according to a new report published by Healthwatch. The findings, drawn from a survey of nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary adults, reveal systemic issues ranging from administrative hurdles to discriminatory practices. Only 53% of respondents By Graham Robson • 1 min read
