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‘Cruel and Nonsensical’: Shirley Manson condemns Girlguiding decision to ban trans girls from joining youth groups

‘Cruel and Nonsensical’: Shirley Manson condemns Girlguiding decision to ban trans girls from joining youth groups

Scottish musician Shirley Manson has publicly criticised Girlguiding’s recent decision to ban trans girls from joining its youth groups, describing the move as “cruel” and “nonsensical”. The Garbage frontwoman made the remarks during an emotionally charged performance at the Royal Albert Hall, where the band headlined a Teenage Cancer

Billboards declaring “God Made Trans People” appear across Kansas following trans ID ban

Billboards declaring “God Made Trans People” appear across Kansas following trans ID ban

A new series of billboards declaring “God Made Trans People” has appeared along key highways across Kansas, coinciding with the state’s recent decision to invalidate updated identification documents held by transgender residents. The four‑week campaign, launched by the nonprofit Mayday Health, places signs across Kansas City, Topeka and

The Silence Ends with Us: National LGBTQ+ campaign and tour launches in response to suicide and drug related deaths

The Silence Ends with Us: National LGBTQ+ campaign and tour launches in response to suicide and drug related deaths

A major new national campaign and tour is being launched to tackle what campaigners say is a deepening crisis of suicide, loneliness and drug-related harm in LGBTQ+ communities across the UK. Led by LGBTQ+ non-profit organisation You Are Loved, The Silence Ends with Us aims to drive a nationwide response

Christian group criticises Plymouth City Council after it announces plans to fly Progress Pride flag

Christian group criticises Plymouth City Council after it announces plans to fly Progress Pride flag

A Labour‑run council has come under fire from a Christian group after announcing plans to fly the Progress Pride flag from a prominent civic building during key LGBTQ+ awareness dates. Plymouth City Council has submitted an application to hoist the Progress Pride flag on a flagpole outside the historic

Olly Alexander becomes patron of the Sussex Beacon

Olly Alexander becomes patron of the Sussex Beacon

Award-winning singer, songwriter and BAFTA-nominated actor Olly Alexander has become a patron of Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon. In August last year, Olly announced he would be joining Team Beacon to run for the Sussex Beacon at this year’s Brighton Half Marathon, the charity’s largest fundraising event.

Stonewall warns of deepening division after IOC bans trans women from Olympic Games

Stonewall warns of deepening division after IOC bans trans women from Olympic Games

LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall has warned that the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to ban trans women from competing in female categories at the Olympic Games risks fuelling further division and sending a damaging message to trans people at every level of sport. A spokesperson for Stonewall said the

'THE PALLADIUM OF DRAG': The Black Cap reopens after a decade

'THE PALLADIUM OF DRAG': The Black Cap reopens after a decade

After more than ten years of anticipation, The Black Cap, has officially reopened, and Camden High Street has welcomed back one of its most iconic LGBTQ+ cabaret venues with overwhelming emotion, excitement and pride. The all-ticket launch night on Saturday, 21 March saw more than 220 people fill the lavishly

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