Transgender News Protest in support of trans rights to take place in Parliament Square this Saturday This Saturday (April 19) at 1pm in Parliament Square, London, there will be a critical protest in support of trans rights, following the Supreme Court’s decision that threatens the recognition and dignity of trans people across the UK. Organisers of the protest say: “Trans women are women. Trans men By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Jake Daniels, the UK’s only ‘out’ gay player in professional men’s football, says “gay life is the best’ after helping to launch a new campaign Jake Daniels, the UK’s only ‘out’ gay player in professional men’s football, said “gay life is the best” after helping to launch a new campaign. Daniels, who has spent most of the season on loan at non-league club Warrington Rylands, features alongside Nicole Chui, co-founder of Baesianz FC, a Londo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News LGBTQ+ rights organisations express “shock and disappointment” after anti-trans rights activists won JK Rowling-funded Supreme Court challenge over definition of a woman LGBTQ+ rights organisations, including Stonewall and Scottish Trans, have expressed “shock and disappointment” after anti-trans rights activists won their Supreme Court challenge over the definition of a woman, which could affect the lives of trans women across the UK. Stonewall CEO, Simon Blake OBE By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film Sir Ian McKellen makes 14-year-old boy’s dream come true by starring in his film, which will explore 1,000 years of LGBTQ+ history Jacob Franklin, a 14-year-old boy from Windsor, Berkshire, is due to make his directorial debut with a film starring Sir Ian McKellen. Dragged Through Time, which explores 1,000 years of LGBTQ+ history, as well as what it is like to be part of these communities today, draws on his experiences as an By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News “It puts trans rights back 20 years.” Anti-trans rights activists win Supreme Court challenge over the definition of a woman Anti-trans rights activists have won their Supreme Court challenge over the definition of a woman, which could affect the lives of trans women across the UK. Writing on the BlueSky social media platform, the Good Law Project said: “[The court] didn’t hear from a single trans person. This ruling sets By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “My queerness is my superpower.” Nathaniel J Hall speaks to Nigel May for latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast Nigel May has spoken with Nathaniel J Hall – theatre-maker, performer and HIV activist, who works tirelessly to combat HIV stigma – for the latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast, which shines a spotlight on a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversati By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans activist Dylan Mulvaney says trans rights should not be political ahead of a Supreme Court judgment in London about how women are defined in law Trans activist and stage performer Dylan Mulvaney has said trans rights should not be political ahead of a Supreme Court judgment in London on Wednesday, April 16 about how women are defined in law. Mulvaney, who documented her own transition in a viral TikTok series, said: “I’ve seen my family comp By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Entries now open for Brighton & Hove Pride’s annual Pride Dog Show on Sunday, June 8 Entries are now open for Brighton & Hove Pride‘s annual Pride Community Day & Dog Show, which will take place – weather depending – in Preston Park on Sunday, June 8. The annual canine highlight, where you can pamper those pooches, is a chance to celebrate four-legged best friends with a day of fun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News ‘Queer The Marly’ group seeks donations to secure future of LGBTQ+ venue Queer The Marly, a group of queer people who have come together to protect the building fondly known by many as ‘The Marly’, is seeking donations for a mortgage deposit so they can turn the venue into a permanent queer cultural centre, owned by and for the LGBTQ+ community. For over 60 years, the Ma By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay man hospitalised after “cowardly” homophobic attack in West Yorkshire West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a gay man was hospitalised after a “cowardly” homophobic attack in West Yorkshire. The incident took place outside the Old Bridge Pub on Norridge Bottom, Holmfirth on Saturday, April 12 at about 9pm after the victim, a man in his mid 20s, was c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News A petition demanding “an end to ruthless attacks” on trans people in Texas has been signed almost 33,000 times A petition demanding “an end to ruthless attacks” on trans people in Texas has been signed almost 33,000 times after a new law “could make it illegal to be trans” in the US state. A recently proposed bill would make it a crime to have a gender identity that differs from one’s sex assigned at […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Hungarian Parliament votes in favour of banning all LGBTQ+ community events, including Budapest Pride The Hungarian Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment to ban all LGBTQ+ community events, including Budapest Pride. The amendment, led by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, passed on Monday, April 14 with 140 votes for and 21 against. Ahead of the vote – the final step for the amendment By Graham Robson • 1 min read
