Shadow women’s and equalities secretary resigns
Labour MP Marsha de Cordova has abruptly resigned from her position as the shadow women’s and equalities secretary.
Liz Truss
Government appoints first LGBTQ+ business champion
Iain Anderson, executive chairman of public relations firm Cicero, has been appointed as the UK’s first LGBTQ+ business champion.
Government could withdraw from Stonewall employment programme
Liz Truss is urging the government to cease participation in the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme.
Truss admits ‘disagreements’ with LGBTQ+ panel over self-identification policies
Liz Truss admitted that the LGBTQ+ advisory panel disbanded shortly after a disagreement between herself and the panel.
Ex-LGBTQ+ advisor criticises equalities ministers
Former advisor Jayne Ozanne said the current equalities ministers do not “truly understand” LGBTQ+ issues.
Former LGBTQ+ advisor “saddened” by disbandment of government panel
Jayne Ozanne has expressed concern after the full advisory panel was disbanded earlier this week.
UK government disbands LGBTQ+ advisory panel
The UK government’s LGBTQ+ advisory panel has been disbanded after three members quit last month.