Dave Ward General News Labour politician backs LGB Alliance Dave Ward, a Labour councillor for Colliers Wood, London, publicly shared his support for the controversial anti-trans group, the LGB Alliance. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts BBC criticised for praising Rowling essay Many LGBTQ+ people and allies have criticised the BBC for including JK Rowling’s controversial essay, Reasons for speaking out on sex and gender issues, on its good writing prize list. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Ofcom classes transphobia as hate speech Ofcom UK has updated its definition of what is classed as hate speech to include intolerance of trans people or those undergoing gender reassignment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Appeals against puberty blockers ruling Medical professionals appealed against the recent British court ruling to prevent children under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal approval. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Petition condemns LGB Alliance A change.org petition has called for UK media outlets to stop uncritically platforming the anti-trans group, LGB Alliance. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Melanie Dawes General News Ofcom boss criticises BBC’s platforming of anti-trans groups Ofcom chief executive, Melanie Dawes, criticised the BBC for ‘balancing’ out trans voices with anti-trans groups. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans teen in legal battle with NHS An English 14-year-old trans boy, Reece (who has not disclosed his full name), is beginning legal proceedings against the NHS after delays to transitional treatment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: BBC director insists the company supports LGBTQ+ staff BBC director Tim Davie has responded to backlash against new company regulations about staff not being allowed to attend Pride events by sharing a statement of support for LGBTQ+ BBC workers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Tim Davie General News Update: BBC director confirms staff will be able to attend Pride events BBC director in general, Tim Davie, responded to backlash after new company rulings declared staff should not attend LGBTQ+ Pride events on the basis of its ‘impartial stance’. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News BBC staff told they are no longer allowed to attend LGBTQ+ events BBC staff have been told they are no longer allowed to attend LGBTQ+ events such as Pride marches on the basis of the broadcaster’s ‘no bias’ rule. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Ann Widdecombe criticises Strictly star Nicola Adams Former politician Ann Widdecombe has faced backlash after telling The Sunday Times that the inclusion of the first same-sex couple on BBC show Strictly Come Dancing isn’t family friendly television. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Strictly: Nicola Adams Tells Critics of Same-Sex Dancing to “Deal with it” “I just can’t wait to get going” Nicola Adams on making history on Strictly, “If they don’t like it, they’re going to have to deal with it or switch to another channel.” By Paul Wright • 2 min read
