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Brighton by-election: A statement by Marina Lademacher (Green Party)

The candidate said: "The fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over. Labour has failed to deliver on promises and continues cuts that hit the most vulnerable. Only the Greens stand firm on taxing the rich, protecting protest, and defending the community in Brighton & Hove."

Haircuts with Heart: PEG Salon’s community spirit

Haircuts with Heart: PEG Salon’s community spirit

By the time I walked into PEG Hair Salon in Brighton, co-owners Dan and Lora were already mid-snip, scissors flashing, laughter bouncing off the walls, and the unmistakable hum of a space that feels more like a community living room than a business. I caught them between cuts - though

Trevor Horn: "Years of progress for LGBTQ+ rights are under threat.”

Trevor Horn: "Years of progress for LGBTQ+ rights are under threat.”

In a candid new interview with Metro, legendary British music producer Trevor Horn has expressed deep concern over the current trajectory of LGBTQ+ rights, both in the UK and abroad. Speaking from his home in north London ahead of his upcoming tour, Horn reflected on his decades-long career and the

Gay Labour MP Keir Mather becomes youngest government minister in nearly 200 years

Gay Labour MP Keir Mather becomes youngest government minister in nearly 200 years

Gay Labour MP Keir Mather has become the youngest government minister in the UK since William Gladstone in 1834. At just 27 years old, Mather was named Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Transport as part of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet reshuffle. Mather, who entered

Mentoring programme for LGBTQ+ young people, Free2B, is making "a real difference" to mental health

Mentoring programme for LGBTQ+ young people, Free2B, is making "a real difference" to mental health

A mentoring programme for LGBTQ+ young people is making "a real difference" to their mental health, according to new research from the University of Manchester. The programme, called Free2B, pairs young people aged 13 and over with trained mentors who understand the challenges LGBTQ+ teens can face. Over

Maxine Peake compares JK Rowling to Mary Whitehouse and Nigel Farage

Maxine Peake compares JK Rowling to Mary Whitehouse and Nigel Farage

Actress Maxine Peake launched a critique of JK Rowling, whose anti-trans shift has been well-documented, during an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row, accusing her of lacking understanding on issues surrounding trans and women's rights. The remarks came during a discussion about Peake’s current role

“Come and join us in the 21st century”: Matlock shop refuses to back down after Pride Flag vandalism

“Come and join us in the 21st century”: Matlock shop refuses to back down after Pride Flag vandalism

A gift shop in Matlock, Derbyshire, has pledged to continue flying the Pride flag outside the business, despite it being torn down by vandals over the weekend in what many believe is part of a wider backlash against LGBTQ+ visibility in the town. Workers at Coco Gifts in the town

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