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# Boris Johnson shows support for anti-trans LGB Alliance
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/boris-johnson-shows-support-for-anti-trans-lgb-alliance/
- Published: 2021-10-22T14:15:18.000Z
- Updated: 2021-10-22T12:30:52.000Z
- Description: Johnson described the first LGB Alliance national conference as “ground-breaking” while thanking the anti-trans group for its “hard work.”
- Author: Rachel Badham
- Tags: News, Politics, Boris Johnson, Gender Recognition Act, LGB Alliance, LGBT+ Conservatives, LGBTQ, Mermaids, Trans Rights, Transgender

Prime minister Boris Johnson has described the first LGB Alliance national conference as a *“ground-breaking event”* while thanking the anti-trans organisation for its *“incredible hard work.”* After being invited to the conference (held on October 21), Johnson’s head of communications, Mandy Godridge, [replied to the Alliance](https://twitter.com/ALLIANCELGB/status/1451160797497921544?ref=scenemag.co.uk), saying that while the prime minister is not able to attend, he sends his *“best wishes for a successful conference”.*

The LGB Alliance were granted charitable status earlier this year, despite widespread backlash from LGBTQ+ activists and advocacy organisations. The Alliance has consistently spoken out against trans rights and the prospect of reforming the Gender Recognition Act, while also platforming anti-trans speakers.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/trans-rights-t-in-lgbt-600-400.jpg)

Johnson’s wife, [Carrie Johnson](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/carrie-johnson-speaks-out-in-support-of-lgbtq-rights/), and the LGBT Conservatives recently spoke out in support of the LGBTQ+ community at a party conference, with both now facing backlash alongside Boris over his support of the LGB Alliance. One social media user [posted](https://twitter.com/Sarah%5FFaye%5F/status/1451184375513632772?ref=scenemag.co.uk): *“@carrielbjohnson and @LGBTCons keep telling everyone they care about trans people but in reality, they’re abject liars and don’t care at all”*, while others also criticised Johnson for previous homophobic remarks.

[Mermaids](https://twitter.com/Mermaids%5FGender/status/1451186672553508870?ref=scenemag.co.uk) tweeted a message of trans solidarity shortly after the LGB Alliance shared the letter from Downing Street, saying: *“Remember more people love and support you, than challenge our existence. Our pride will always be louder than hate. We are always here for you. #LGBwiththeT”.*