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Brighton, UK

Thatcher's Centenary: No Pride in Her Legacy

Thatcher's Centenary: No Pride in Her Legacy

For many in the LGBTQ+ community, the centenary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth is not a celebration but a stark reminder of a painful legacy - one shaped by exclusion, censorship, erasure and institutionalised homophobia. The government of Britain’s first female Prime Minister introduced one of the most damaging

jane fae, a director of TransActual, writes on the eve of launching a new campaign to get MPs to reject the EHRC’s bathroom ban

jane fae, a director of TransActual, writes on the eve of launching a new campaign to get MPs to reject the EHRC’s bathroom ban

jane fae, a director of TransActual, writes on the eve of launching a new campaign to get MPs to reject the Equality & Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) bathroom ban. Scrap the Bathroom Ban🚨This is urgent🚨 Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to

Secrets, Scandals and Stout: Was Arthur Guinness really gay?

Secrets, Scandals and Stout: Was Arthur Guinness really gay?

Netflix’s latest historical drama, House of Guinness, has stirred up more than just stout. The series, which premiered on 25 September, has captivated audiences with its lavish portrayal of 19th-century Ireland and the powerful Guinness dynasty. But it’s the depiction of Arthur Edward Guinness - heir to the

"Hastings is Proudly Trans Inclusive - Let’s Keep it That Way."

"Hastings is Proudly Trans Inclusive - Let’s Keep it That Way."

In the seaside town of Hastings in East Sussex, over 1,100 people have signed a petition proclaiming that "Hastings is Proudly Trans Inclusive - Let’s Keep it That Way". The petition was started by local residents who were sad and angry to read an article in

Brighton by-election: A statement by Simon Charleton (Labour)

Brighton by-election: A statement by Simon Charleton (Labour)

The candidate said he will campaign against hate crime, secure funding for LGBTQI+ services, and be a tireless advocate for the trans community against misinformation and abuse.

A portrait of Adrian Hart is shown against a backdrop of a pastel-pink brickwall.

Brighton by-election: A statement by Adrian Hart (Independent)

The candidate said: "We’ve come far since Section 28, but safeguarding in schools is at risk. Parents’ concerns are ignored, and pupils face medical interventions without proper clinical qualifications. This is about safeguarding, nothing else."

A potrait of Rüdiger against a backdrop of a grey sky

Brighton by-election: A statement by Rüdiger Dikty-Daudiyan (Liberal Democrats)

The candidate said: “As a proud gay man, I’m committed to LGBTQ+ safety, year-round. From tackling hate crimes to protecting community spaces and inclusive education, my focus is on dignity, safety, and equality for everyone in Queen’s Park.”

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