Trans Rights Now Simone Biles calls anti-trans activist’s comments “sick” Seven-time gold medallist Simone Biles - the most decorated gymnast in history - has called former US swimmer and anti-trans activist Riley Gaines "sick" over online comments made about a trans woman softball player. Gaines, who has regularly spoken out about trans women athletes competing in women' By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Trans Rights Now Pride in Labour expresses "serious concerns" about Labour's endorsement of "gender-critic" to lead EHRC Pride in Labour, a group “championing LGBTQ+ rights within the Labour Party”, has expressed “serious concerns” about the endorsement from the Labour Government of Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson to lead the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) due to having aligned herself with gender-critical ideologies – “a position that raises serious doubt By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ NEWS Brighton & Hove Buses announces winning design for new Pride Bus livery Brighton & Hove Buses, which announced it was refreshing its Pride Bus livery earlier this week, has announced the winning design on social media. Brighton & Hove Buses said on Instagram: "Thank you to everyone who voted to choose our new Pride bus livery. View this post on Instagram By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Vicki Vivacious Pride Pride in Coalville: Leicestershire town to celebrate first-ever Pride with RuPaul's Drag Race star Vicki Vivacious A small town in Leicestershire is gearing up to celebrate its first-ever Pride event, which will take place at the town's football stadium this weekend. Pride in Coalville, Coalville's first and only fully inclusive, family-friendly LGBTQ+ celebration, will see Coalville Town Football Club transformed into a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
The Importance of Being Earnest - Olly Alexander. Photo by Danny Kasirye Theatre Olly Alexander to join cast of The National Theatre’s production of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' This ‘bold and brash Wilde reboot’ will run for a limited season at the Noël Coward Theatre from 18 September 2025 until 10 January 2026. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
The Liberation bath bomb Trans Rights Now Lush terminates partnership with Download Festival amid controversy surrounding the festival’s anti-trans toilet policy By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Liverpool Pride cancelled Liverpool Pride, billed as one of Europe’s largest free Pride events, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, 26 July, has been cancelled. Organisers of the event, LCR Pride Foundation, announced the sad news that Liverpool Pride, which was to bring LGBTQ+ communities and allies together, would not By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brighton & Hove Pride Brighton & Hove Pride on the Park announces Hayu as headline sponsor for 2025 Brighton & Hove’s Pride on the Park has announced that Hayu, the all-reality streaming service from NBCUniversal, is headline sponsor for the two-day event taking place on Saturday, 2 August and Sunday, 3 August at Preston Park in Brighton. This sponsorship announcement comes alongside a star-studded line-up of performers, By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Trans Rights Now The Equality and Human Rights Commission is “silencing trans rights activists” Good Law Project (GLP) has said it plans to intervene after revealing the landlord of the offices of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has sought an injunction against protests outside its London offices at Tintagel House, Vauxhall, for the entire period for which the EHRC has a licence By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Trans Rights Now Trans pop star Samsara to tour UK schools to talk about how she survived school At a time when trans rights are under threat, Samsara is to break new ground by becoming the first trans pop singer to tour UK schools to talk about how she survived school. Through her tour, she’s speaking directly to students who feel like they don’t fit in, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Tom Daley partners with Reiss for new collection, with all proceeds donated to LGBTQ+ charity British high-street favourite Reiss has launched a special collection with Tom Daley, the diving champion known for his love of knitting, with all proceeds going to Rainbow Railroad, a charity that helps provide support and safety for LGBTQ+ people around the world. Launched to mark Pride Month, the 15-piece unisex By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ NEWS Non-binary and gender non-conforming people in Puerto Rico now be able to select 'X' as gender marker on birth certificates “At a time when non-binary, gender nonconforming and trans communities are under attack, this historic decision opens the door to the full recognition of their dignity." By Graham Robson • 1 min read
