Politics
Graham Robson
LGBT
“It was a disability, almost.” Ben Whishaw reveals he held off from publicly coming out at the start of his career in the early 2000s
Comedy
Juno Birch crash lands into Soho Theatre from 4 – 16 November with brand new stand-up comedy show, ‘Probed’
Amnesty
“Equality is being denied on a daily basis.” LGBTQ+ couples in Hong Kong still denied equality one year on from landmark ruling
Brighton
“An incredible sum.” Legends Brighton and The Two Brewers donate £15,000 to Sussex Beacon from fundraisers held following the passing of LGBTQ+ community champion, Jason Sutton (Miss Jason)
Exhibitions
MARILYN – The Exhibition: a rare and unprecedented glimpse into the private world of Marilyn Monroe
Charity Commission
A huge £52,000 raised through Mermaids’ urgent appeal to continue supporting trans youth to grow and thrive
LGBT
Friends “shocked and heartbroken” after lesbian couple murdered in South Africa
Sport
Sutton United Football Club, which recently signed trans Scottish goalkeeper Blair Hamilton, postpones match due to concerns around “wellbeing and safety of players”
Music
Legendary singer-songwriter Sade to return with new single, ‘Young Lion’ – a tribute to her trans son, Izaak
conversion therapy
LGBTQ+ equality charity disappointed in Scottish Government’s “lack of commitment” to introduce Conversion Practices Bill
Bournemouth