LGBTQ+ News The Netherlands is best country for trans Americans to relocate to, research finds The best country for trans people to relocate to from the United States is the Netherlands, according to analysis from Emisil, a company which creates high-quality penis prosthetics. Emisil’s analysis, which focused on key factors, including safety, equality, affordability, healthcare and income of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pope Francis: “More compassion but still homophobic”, says LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has released a statement following news of the death of Pope Francis. Mr Tatchell, who campaigned against Catholic homophobia for 58 years and staged 10 major protests against the discrimination advocated by Popes, Cardinals & Archbishops over the last five-pl By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Fundraiser launched to create new LGBTQ+ history museum and charity in York after LGBTQ+ shop targeted by “homophobes” A fundraiser to create a new LGBTQ+ history museum and charity in York has been launched by a brother and sister after their LGBTQ+ shop in the heart of the city was targeted by “homophobes” several times. Claire and Xander Platz, who are both gay, launched the fundraiser after rainbow flags adornin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Peter Tatchell writes powerful letter urging artists with large LGBTQ+ audiences to leave Hungary off their tour schedules Veteran LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has written a powerful letter urging artists with large LGBTQ+ audiences to leave Hungary off their tour schedules after the Hungarian Parliament passed a constitutional amendment to ban all LGBTQ+ community events, including Budapest Pride. Tatchell h By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Brighton Rally for Trans Liberation on Saturday, April 19 At 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19, Brighton & Hove will unite at Brighton’s Clock Tower against the Supreme Court‘s attack on trans rights, which represents yet another blow to our trans community, already facing severe marginalisation and oppression across Britain. This ruling provides dangerous lev By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News North Herts Pride launches Crowdfunder after rainbow bench was “deliberately set on fire” North Herts Pride, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community across North Hertfordshire, has launched a Crowdfunder after a rainbow bench was “deliberately set on fire”. The LGBTQ+ organisation said: “We installed a rainbow bench at the top of Windmill Hill — a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “My queerness is my superpower.” Nathaniel J Hall speaks to Nigel May for latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast Nigel May has spoken with Nathaniel J Hall – theatre-maker, performer and HIV activist, who works tirelessly to combat HIV stigma – for the latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast, which shines a spotlight on a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversati By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay man hospitalised after “cowardly” homophobic attack in West Yorkshire West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a gay man was hospitalised after a “cowardly” homophobic attack in West Yorkshire. The incident took place outside the Old Bridge Pub on Norridge Bottom, Holmfirth on Saturday, April 12 at about 9pm after the victim, a man in his mid 20s, was c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Great British Sewing Bee winner Luke-Matthew Iveson marries partner in gorgeous Gran Canaria wedding Winner of series 10 of The Great British Sewing Bee Luke-Matthew Iveson, 35, also known as drag performer Selma Skreams, has officially tied the knot with their long-time partner, Jesus, in a beautiful celebration in Gran Canaria. After eight years together and three years of engagement, the couple By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer Bath to launch in May! The “rich tapestry” of LGBTQ+ lives, stories and creativity in Bath will be celebrated in a collaboration between the city’s venues and other partners, in the first Queer Bath campaign of its kind. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Trans US Navy commander Emily Schilling says it’s her “duty” to stand up for trans people in US military Trans US Navy commander Emily Schilling has said it’s her “duty” to stand up for trans people in the US military at an event to raise funds for the LGBT Community Centre, which took place in New York and also featured honourees and guests, including pop star Kesha. “I swore an oath to support and [… By Graham Robson • 2 min read
CR0030596. 4/9/2021. Pics of Gay Pride march of people walking through Glasgow city centre, celebrating “Pride Mardi Gla”. Pic shows the march going over the “Squinty Bridge”. Location: Glasgow. LGBTQ+ News Campaigners call for Glasgow Pride to end “Pinkwashing of Pride” and “partnerships with companies complicit in Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians” Campaigners have called for organisers of Glasgow Pride, which takes place annually in Scotland’s largest city, to end the “Pinkwashing of Pride” and “partnerships with companies complicit in Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians”. Members of No Pride in Genocide (NPiG) have written an open lett By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Trans pilot falsely blamed for Washington DC plane crash to sue conservative influencer Jo Ellis, the trans helicopter pilot who was incorrectly identified as causing the Washington DC crash that killed 67 people, is to sue Matthew Wallace – a conservative influencer who spread the false claims to his 2million+ followers. Ellis, who will donate any monetary damages she receives to the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
How to make your workplace more inclusive for people who are transgender. LGBTQ+ News New report finds many LGBTQ+ people in the UK still feel pressured to downplay their identity at work Pride in Leadership has called for stronger rights to protect LGBTQ+ professionals in the UK after their new report found that many still feel pressured to downplay their identity at work, with some changing their appearance, voice or behaviour to avoid discrimination or to be taken seriously. The n By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Risk of suicide for LGB+ people over two times higher than straight counterparts Risk of suicide for people identifying with an LGB+ orientation is over two times higher than for those identifying as “straight or heterosexual”, according to statistics released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The release from ONS uses death registrations and NHS hospital records link By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “I want to be the best version of myself.” Lesbian comedian and presenter Sue Perkins opens up about her recent ADHD diagnosis Lesbian comedian and presenter Sue Perkins has opened up about living with ADHD, saying that she refuses to use her diagnosis as an excuse for her behaviour. The 55-year-old, known for co-hosting The Great British Bake Off and as one half of comedy duo Mel and Sue, said her recent diagnosis has brou By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Fears for gay make up artist deported by Trump administration to maximum-security prison in El Salvador Andry Hernandez Romero, a gay Venezuelan makeup artist who sought asylum in the United States last year, was flown to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador in March under a deportation deal brokered by President Trump. The deportations come as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on the V By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Chichester’s Novium Museum hosting new exhibition, which celebrates “the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and Pride in Chichester” Chichester’s Novium Museum is currently hosting an exhibition, which celebrates “the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and Pride in Chichester” and gives museum visitors a chance to “discover the powerful stories of our community”. Developed in collaboration with Chichester Pride, Out & P By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Russian authorities declare Elton John AIDS Foundation as “undesirable” for supporting LGBTQ+ rights Russian authorities have effectively banned the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), which focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention, from the country, declaring the Foundation as “undesirable” for supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Founded by Elton John in 1992, the organisation funds HIV treatment programmes globally, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ activists in Utah unfurl world’s biggest trans flag after State becomes first in US to ban Pride and trans flags from schools and government buildings LGBTQ+ activists in Utah unfurled the world’s biggest trans flag in defiance of a law banning Pride flags from flying from state schools and government buildings. Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Salt Lake City during Trans Day of Visibility to condemn the law, which – from May 7 – wil By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ community, allies and drag artists demand justice for Heklina, the drag artist who was found dead at a flat in Soho in April 2023 On Monday, March 31, the LGBTQ+ community, including drag artists, marched from Big Ben down the road to New Scotland Yard to call for justice for Heklina, the drag artist who was found dead at a flat in Soho in April 2023. Despite the Metropolitan Police apologising for its failings in the investig By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Taliban “arrest and torture” LGBTQ+ activists Peter Tatchell Foundation has said the lives of two leading underground Afghan LGBTQ+ activists are in “grave danger” after they were arrested by the Taliban. Maryam Ravish, a lesbian, and Abdul Ghafoor Sabery, a trans woman who goes by her chosen name Maeve Alcina Pieescu, were set to escape Kabul By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Poole Pride to return for 2025! Poole Pride is set to return for 2025! With its home at Lighthouse – Poole’s centre for the arts – the day-long free festival on Saturday, 7 June plans to include cabaret, comedy and music performances as well as workshops, talks and craft. “It’s a day for all communities to be proud of, a celebrati By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Research finds LGBTQ+ people in Great Britain facing “exorcisms” to cure them of their sexuality and/or gender identity New research commissioned by Stonewall has uncovered the “shocking scale” of conversion practices in Great Britain; interventions that seek to change, cure, or suppress an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. This new data comes as the UK Government has committed to publishing a “long By Graham Robson • 4 min read
