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Labour MP labels Ann Widdecombe ‘woke’ over trans prisoner debate

Labour MP labels Ann Widdecombe ‘woke’ over trans prisoner debate

A Labour MP has branded Reform UK politician Ann Widdecombe as “woke” following her remarks on the treatment of trans prisoners. Jonathan Hinder, Labour MP for Northbridge, used the term “woke right” to describe Widdecombe after she criticised the government’s stance on housing trans women in male prisons. Writing

Non-binary American Ryan Castellucci to take UK to court over gender recognition

Non-binary American Ryan Castellucci to take UK to court over gender recognition

Ryan Castellucci, a non-binary person originally from California and now residing in London, has launched a landmark legal battle against the UK government over its refusal to legally recognise non-binary gender identities. The case, which has progressed through multiple levels of the British judiciary, is now poised to be heard

Michelle Gomez statement following Harry Potter audiobook casting "a massive nothing burger"

Michelle Gomez statement following Harry Potter audiobook casting "a massive nothing burger"

Scottish actress Michelle Gomez's statement in response to criticism surrounding her involvement in the upcoming Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions has been called a "massive nothing burger" on social media. Gomez, best known for her role as Missy in Doctor Who, is set to voice

Polari Prize faces backlash for including "TERF" author John Boyne on 2025 longlist

Polari Prize faces backlash for including "TERF" author John Boyne on 2025 longlist

The Polari Prize, the UK’s literary award celebrating LGBTQ+ writing, has come under fire following the release of its 2025 longlist, with critics accusing the organisers of platforming a writer labelled by some as a “TERF”. The controversy centres around the inclusion of John Boyne, author of Earth, on

"World’s first" Pride parade on a train takes place in Derby

"World’s first" Pride parade on a train takes place in Derby

LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies from across the UK rail industry marched together in the “world’s first Pride parade on a train” at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering festival in Derby at the weekend. Those marching across Derby Litchurch Lane Works represented various railway-related companies including Alstom, Angel Trains, AtkinsRéalis,

Peter Tatchell launches bid to block US fast food chain Chick-fil-A from launching in UK due to "history of funding anti-LGBTQ+ campaigns"

Peter Tatchell launches bid to block US fast food chain Chick-fil-A from launching in UK due to "history of funding anti-LGBTQ+ campaigns"

The Peter Tatchell Foundation has launched a nationwide campaign against the expansion of US fast-food chain Chick-fil-A into the UK, over its "funding of organisations, individuals and campaigns that have lobbied against LGBTQ+ equality". Chick-fil-A is planning to soon launch its first UK restaurants in Liverpool, Leeds and

UK Black Pride to return this Sunday, marking two decades of celebration, resistance and community

UK Black Pride to return this Sunday, marking two decades of celebration, resistance and community

This Sunday, thousands are expected to descend on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford for UK Black Pride 2025, marking two decades of celebration, resistance and community for LGBTQ+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern heritage. Founded in 2005 by activist Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, UK Black

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