Update: Arrest made over Homophobic Attack in Birmingham
Police have made an arrest after 38-year-old John-Paul Kesseler was struck with a wine bottle in Birmingham “for holding another man’s hand”.
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Open letter to BBC criticises poor coverage of trans issues
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BBC releases Stonewall ‘investigation’ after cutting ties with the charity
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Quaker leaders demand conversion therapy ban
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Labour equalities minister condemns Kathleen Stock’s association with the LGB Alliance
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