Community News Amnesty reacts to Gov plans to drop gender recognition reforms Amnesty International reacts to reports that the UK government is planning to scrap plans to enable transgender people to change their birth certificate without a medical diagnosis, saying such measures would see the UK plummet in LGBTQ+ equality rankings. By Contributor • 2 min read
General News Government choose third runway for Heathrow Local Labour politicians express disappointment as Gatwick expansion plans turned down in favour of third runway at Heathrow. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling MP announced this morning that the government had decided on a third runway at Heathrow to increase the country’s airport capacity rather t By Besi • 4 min read
Diana Abbott MP LGBTQ+ News Diane Abbott MP launches LGBT manifesto for London Mayoral bid Labour Party mayoral candidate Diane Abbott MP reveals policy proposals targeting London’s LGBT communities. Ms. Abbott is critical of Boris Johnson, saying he has consistently let down the LGBT communities in London and has missed the opportunity to play a key role in positively shaping policy affe By Besi • 4 min read
Boris Johnson: Mayor of London Arts Boris supports campaign to get RVT listed status The day after Sir Ian McKellen and Paul O’Grady added their support to the campaign to make the Royal Vauxhall Tavern the UK’s first building to get listed status in recognition of its contribution to LGBTQ heritage, Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has added his support to the campaign. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
