Report: 85% of Brits supportive of LGB family members
A newly released YouGov poll found the majority of British respondents would be supportive if a close family member came out as LGB.
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Gay man attacked in Liverpool as wave of hate crime continues
A 21-year-old gay man was left “covered in blood” after a “brutal” homophobic attack on Seel Street, Liverpool.
Manchester holds Reclaim Pride march
LGBTQ+ activists held a Reclaim Pride march to coincide with the official Manchester Pride event as a protest.
Update: Three arrested after homophobic Birmingham attack
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attacking a married couple in Birmingham’s gay village on August 15.
Bank Holiday Sunday: Brighton Marina Drag’on Boat Party
On Sunday August 29, Brighton Marina will be hosting a free Pride party with the aim of raising money for The Rainbow Fund.
Ofcom cuts ties with Stonewall
Ofcom has withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, arguing that it “poses a conflict or risk of perceived bias”.
Birmingham HIV/AIDs Memorial planning application
The BAHM project was founded by local artists and businessmen Garry Jones, Phil Oldershaw and Andrew King. The proposed memorial will be in the LGBTQIA+ village, Hurst Street, Birmingham.