LGBT+ Conservatives defend Johnson’s LGBT+ record Boris Johnson, the new leader of the Conservative Party goes to Buckingham Palace this afternoon to ask Her Majesty The Queen to form a government in her name. By Besi • 2 min read
Discrimination reports in football rise by a third New figures show discrimination in both professional and grassroots football rose by 32 per cent in the 2018/19 season. Statistics from Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, show reports rose to 422 in 2018/19, up from 319 in the previous year. By Besi • 3 min read
New helpline hours for local Switchboard Brighton & Hove’s LGBT+ Switchboard’s Helpline will now be open from 7pm to 9:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. There will also be a trans-only webchat available on Sundays, from 3pm to 5pm. By Besi • 1 min read
City bike share scheme charges to rise From August 1 new charges will be introduced on BTN BikeShare to help with the cost of running the scheme and ensure its continued success. IT is the first time since the bike hire scheme was launched in September 2017 that the cost of hiring a bike has been reviewed. Introducing a revised tariff st By Besi • 2 min read
Independent HIV Commission launches today with Government endorsement A new independent HIV Commission to end HIV transmissions in England by 2030 launches today with Government endorsement, chaired by Dame Inga Beale, former CEO of Lloyd’s of London, and includes experts from public health and academic communities. By Besi • 4 min read
Leicester City FC announce Stonewall partnership Leicester City announce official partnership with Stonewall to further strengthen the Football Club’s commitment to the LGBT communities in Leicestershire. By Besi • 2 min read
Help stop homophobia and transphobia – #Ask For Clive! Ask For Clive is a new campaign that encourages entertainment establishments to show solidarity against discrimination, in the fight against homophobia and transphobia. The initiative encourages people to Ask for Clive at the bar if they are feeling threatened or experiencing abuse – this coded phra By Besi • 2 min read
Sun shines down on Trans Pride Brighton 2019, eventually! Record numbers join the Trans Pride Brighton 2019 protest march along Brighton & Hove seafront to enjoy the Festival event in Brunswick Gardens, Hove. By Besi • 1 min read
Greens back student walk-outs for global climate action Greens urge Brighton & Hove City Council to back student walk-outs for climate action Global action planned for September 20 to raise awareness of climate crisis. By Besi • 3 min read
Greens to call for end to trans hate crime at Trans Pride 2019 Greens march at Trans Pride 2019 to call for end to trans hate crime, following 43% rise in city. Members of Brighton & Hove Green Party will join the Trans Pride March in Brighton tomorrow, Saturday July 20 which starts at The Marlborough at 11.30am. By Besi • 2 min read
Trans Pride Brighton and Hove 2019 ready to roll Since Trans Pride Brighton and Hove commenced in 2013 organisers endeavour each year, to produce a bigger and better event with more variety and choice – this year is no different! By Besi • 5 min read
Traumfrau – The Trans Pride Afterparty Festival! Traumfrau join forces with Trans Pride Brighton to bring you the biggest, fiercest, and most diverse celebration yet to celebrate Trans Pride on Saturday, July 20! By Besi • 1 min read
