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Open letter to BBC criticises poor coverage of trans issues
Over 900 have signed an open letter to the BBC on poor editorial standards when reporting on issues that affect the trans community.
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BBC releases Stonewall ‘investigation’ after cutting ties with the charity
The BBC has released a 10-part investigative podcast as it announced its ‘investigation’ into LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall.
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Quaker leaders demand conversion therapy ban
The LGBTQ+ group of Quakers in Britain has issued a statement on conversion therapy, describing the practice as “harmful” and “unethical”.
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Labour equalities minister condemns Kathleen Stock’s association with the LGB Alliance
Labour’s new equalities minister, Taiwo Owatemi, has described Stock’s involvement with the LGB Alliance as ‘greatly concerning’.
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Essex couple victims of homophobic attack
A gay couple living in Basildon, Essex, were left “covered in cuts and bruises” after being attacked by a group of five men on October 10.
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Birmingham sees another homophobic hate crime
John-Paul Kesseler is the latest victim of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime in Birmingham after he was beaten “for holding another man’s hand”.
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Survey to explore experiences of LGBTQ+ Christians
Launched on World Mental Health Day, a new survey will examine how safe LGBTQ+ people feel in religious spaces.
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International Lesbian Day 2021
Designed to celebrate the history and achievements of the lesbian community, October 8 is International Lesbian Day 2021.
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Sussex students demand removal of ‘transphobic’ Kathleen Stock
Students from the University of Sussex have launched a campaign to demand the removal of ‘gender critical’ professor, Kathleen Stock.
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BBC to quit Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme
A report has revealed that the BBC is likely to be withdrawing from the Diversity Champions programme, leaving LGBTQ+ staff “horrified”.
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Carrie Johnson speaks out in support of LGBTQ+ rights
Carrie Johnson shared a message of support for the LGBTQ+ community during a public appearance at a Conservative conference on Tuesday.
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Liz Truss speaks out against self-identification for trans people
Truss has caused controversy after saying “it wouldn’t be right to have self-identification with no checks” in relation to trans people.