News Council in Warwickshire takes firm stand in support of local trans community Kenilworth Town Council in Warwickshire has taken a firm stand in support of the trans community in the town and across the county, passing a motion that celebrates their contributions and calls for stronger protections amid a challenging national climate and attacks from both sides of the political spectrum. The By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Jonathan Bailey ‘so proud’ to support UK-wide LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools: 'It would have made such a difference’ Actor Jonathan Bailey has said he is “proud” to support School Diversity Week, the UK-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ equality in schools, organised by LGBTQ+ young people's charity Just Like Us. School Diversity Week, the UK-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ equality, takes place every June in schools across the UK. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Channels Islands Pride celebrates 10 years A vibrant crowd gathered in Jersey to mark the 10th anniversary of Channel Islands Pride, with thousands turning out in support of the LGBTQ+ community. The streets of St Helier came alive with colour as attendees donned bright outfits and creative costumes to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. The Pride By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies protest outside Hungarian Embassy over Budapest Pride ban Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies rallied yesterday for Solidarity Pride outside the Hungarian Embassy in London, to protest against the ban on Budapest Pride. They held placards: “End ban on Budapest Pride! LGBT+ rights now!” “EU must sanction Hungary! Pride ban is anti-EU.” ”Solidarity with Hungarian LGBTs & Budapest By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Radical Trans Joy: North East charity teams up with artists to platform trans stories and amplify trans joy, pride and power Curious Arts, a North East-based arts and youth charity championing and developing LGBTQ+ arts, artists and communities, has teamed up with four trans and non-binary artists - Mack Sproates, Ell Hockney, Rosempai and Andichrist19 - based in the region to create art that platforms trans stories and amplifies trans joy, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Anti-trans activist Sharron Davies suspended as patron of homelessness charity Anti-trans activist Sharron Davies has been suspended as a patron of Plymouth-based homelessness charity Shekinah after posting comments on social media that appeared to criticise the UK Government’s decision to repeal the Vagrancy Act of 1824. On 11 June, Davies tweeted a picture of tents lining a street, presumably By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Kaleidoscope Trust launches Global Commission to Counter Rollback of LGBTI+ Rights Kaleidoscope Trust, the UK-based global LGBTQ+ rights charity, has launched the Global Commission to Counter Rollback of LGBTI+ Rights, which is a time-limited, international initiative by the charity to confront the “alarming global rollback” of LGBTQ+ rights. This independent commission will bring together experts, activists, and community voices from around By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Erdem launches T-shirt in collab with Gay’s The Word bookshop to raise funds for LGBTQ+ charities Fashion label Erdem has launched a special limited-edition unisex T-shirt featuring a striking carnation print, created in collaboration with Gay’s The Word—the UK’s first LGBTQ+ bookshop. All profits from the T-shirt will be donated to two vital LGBTQ+ charities: trans-led grassroots organisation, Not A Phase, and LGBTQ+ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Hull Trains to support Pride in Hull and, for the first time, Kelham Pride in Sheffield this year Hull Trains will be supporting both Pride in Hull and, for the first time, Kelham Pride in Sheffield this year. During Pride Month, the company celebrated the news by bringing together fabulous drag queens from both Hull and Sheffield for a special meetup in Doncaster, one of the destinations that By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Pride flag removed from Matlock high street following complaint from 'Christian' bookshop A dispute has erupted in the Peak District town of Matlock after the local council removed a Pride flag from its high street, following a complaint from a 'Christian' bookshop. Matlock Town Council had installed rainbow flags for the first time to mark the beginning of Pride Month By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Trans rights protest held outside Hull Crown Court following Supreme Court ruling A group of demonstrators gathered outside Hull Crown Court on Thursday morning to show solidarity with the trans community in response to the Supreme Court's decision regarding the legal definition of "woman." Police were called to the scene at approximately 10.30am after reports of the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News "Pride in Worthing is here to stay." BA Euroflyer to sponsor Worthing Pride for two years Returning for a seventh year on 4 and 5 July, Worthing Pride is the town's biggest, most heartfelt fundraising event, celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community. Organisers of Worthing Pride recently announced that BA Euroflyer - owned by British Airways - will sponsor the event alongside long-term headline partner By Graham Robson • 3 min read
