LGBTQ+ News German Cardinal Gerhard Müller calls on Roman Catholic Church to elect a pope who will resist the “gay lobby” German Cardinal Gerhard Müller has called on the Roman Catholic Church to elect a pope who will resist the “gay lobby” – as the Church prepares to elect a new Pope following Pope Francis’ death. Speaking to Italian newspaper La Stampa, the 77-year-old said the next pontiff must be “determined to cou By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Pride in Education to host urgent panel discussion on Equality Act interpretations and LGBTQ+ inclusion In response to the recent Supreme Court ruling and the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s interim guidance on the Equality Act, Pride in Education is hosting an online panel: Beyond the Supreme Court Ruling: Upholding Inclusive Education for ALL. This free event will take place on Friday, 16 May By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ community protests deportation of gay Venezuelan makeup artist to maximum security prison in El Salvador The LGBTQ+ community, including activists and city leaders, gathered in West Hollywood on Wednesday, 30 April to protest the deportation of a gay Venezuelan makeup artist to a maximum security prison in El Salvador. According to supporters of Andry Hernandez Romero, 31, he had no criminal history an By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus announces that local HIV charity Lunch Positive is its new charity partner for the year ahead Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus has announced that local HIV charity Lunch Positive is its new charity partner for the year ahead. Lunch Positive is an award-winning grassroots organisation that provides accessible, engaging, and impactful community-led services for people living with HIV. Their mission i By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Sweden would be “totally up for inviting 40,000 Hungarian gays,” trade minister announces Swedish trade minister Benjamin Dousa has said Sweden would be up for “inviting in 40,000 Hungarian gays” to boost the country’s image in the wake of the Hungarian Parliament banning many public events, including Budapest Pride. During a panel discussion held as part of the publication of the Swedis By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Changing the goalposts: Football Association BANS all trans women from women’s football The Football Association has announced that trans women will be banned from playing women’s football in England from next season, despite announcing in April that trans women could continue to play on conditions they meet “stricter eligibility criteria”. The FA said the move, which will apply to all By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Cllr Bella Sankey Transgender News “We hear your anxiety and distress.” Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, publishes statement following Supreme Court’s anti-trans gender ruling Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, has published a statement after anti-trans rights activists won their JK Rowling-funded Supreme Court challenge over the definition of a woman, which will affect the lives of trans women across the UK. Backed financially by the Harry P By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Ginger Johnson to host Drag Raise 2025 to raise funds for National AIDS Trust Ginger Johnson, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5, will host Drag Raise 2025 to raise funds for National AIDS Trust on 3 July 2025. After an inaugural event last year that guests acclaimed as “a fantastic night, for a fantastic cause”, “a heart-full evening” and “the best event of its kind I’ve By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Gay ‘Married at First Sight UK’ star Mark Kiley opens up about his father’s suicide and the heartbreaking impact of grief Mark Kiley, 38, is best known for starring in Married at First Sight UK, however he is now opening up about a deeply personal tragedy – the suicide of his father Paul when Mark was just 20. This marks a significant moment for the LGBTQ+ reality TV star, as he aims to shed light on […] By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News Lush Cosmetics launches ‘Liberation’ bathbomb to raise funds for pro-trans organisations Lush Cosmetics has launched its ‘Liberation’ bathbomb to raise funds for pro-trans organisations, including TransActual, My Genderation and TENI. On its website, Lush says: “Celebrate trans lives and stand up for trans rights with this luxurious liberating bath bomb. Layered in the pink, blue and w By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Rose Garden’s Swap Shop returns to Queens Arms Brighton and raises £400 for Sussex Beacon Rose Garden‘s Swap Shop – a fundraiser for Sussex Beacon at Queens Arms Brighton – swept back into town with a vengeance this month, with amazing brand new signage, a glittering set and Rose on top form. From shoes, to dresses, hats and even a double height wig, there was a huge choice of merchandis By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News London to come together for Act of Remembrance to remember those who lost their lives and were affected by the Admiral Duncan bombing Today, Soho’s iconic LGBTQ+ venue the Admiral Duncan is to hold an Act of Remembrance to remember those who lost their lives and were affected by a bombing which tore through the heart of London’s LGBTQ+ community on 30 April 1999. It was a warm April evening and revellers had gathered at the Soho h By Graham Robson • 1 min read
