News Reform UK strips Warwickshire Council chief executive of flag-flying powers amid Pride row Warwickshire County Council has voted to remove its chief executive’s authority over which flags are flown outside its headquarters, following a heated dispute over the display of the Progress Pride Flag during Pride Month. The decision, led by Reform UK councillors, transfers flag-related powers from Chief Executive Monica Fogarty By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Gay Labour MP Keir Mather becomes youngest government minister in nearly 200 years Gay Labour MP Keir Mather has become the youngest government minister in the UK since William Gladstone in 1834. At just 27 years old, Mather was named Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Transport as part of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet reshuffle. Mather, who entered By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Maxine Peake compares JK Rowling to Mary Whitehouse and Nigel Farage Actress Maxine Peake launched a critique of JK Rowling, whose anti-trans shift has been well-documented, during an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row, accusing her of lacking understanding on issues surrounding trans and women's rights. The remarks came during a discussion about Peake’s current role By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Lush launches trans flag bath bomb to benefit TransHub Lush Cosmetics has unveiled a new limited-edition bath bomb inspired by the colours of the trans pride flag, with 75% of profits from its sales going directly to TransHub, a vital resource platform operated by LGBTQ+ health organisation ACON. Named the Liberation Bath Bomb, the product fizzes into soft hues By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News “If You’re Going to Hell, I’m Going Too”: David Archuleta reveals mother’s unwavering support after coming out Former American Idol star David Archuleta has revealed his mother's unwavering support and the emotional and social challenges he faced after coming out as queer in 2021, including backlash from members of his former religious community. Raised in a devout Mormon household in Utah, Archuleta, now 34, shared By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Graham Linehan says he may never return to Britain Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan, best known for creating the hit sitcom Father Ted, has declared he may never return to Britain, citing what he describes as a lack of freedom of speech following his recent arrest at Heathrow Airport. Linehan, 57, was detained by police upon arrival from Arizona By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Stonewall LEGO set gains momentum on 10th anniversary of Stonewall National Monument A proposed LEGO set commemorating the Stonewall National Monument is gaining significant traction online, with growing support for it to become an official product. Designed by amateur LEGO artist Feacebricks, the set pays tribute to the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in New York City and is currently By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Peter Tatchell Foundation pickets "secret" UK HQ of "homophobic" fast-food giant Chick-fil-A The Peter Tatchell Foundation has uncovered the "hidden" UK headquarters of "homophobic" US fast-food giant Chick-fil-A, which is bidding to open restaurants in the UK. It is operating from a secret office at 81 High Holborn, London WC1, without any public signage and its office is By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Stonewall Housing opens second LGBTQ+ supported accommodation in Brighton Stonewall Housing, the national charity supporting LGBTQ+ people of all ages who live in the UK and are experiencing homelessness or living in an unsafe environment, has announced the launch of a second supported accommodation scheme in Brighton to provide safe housing and tailored support for vulnerable LGBTQ+ people, empowering By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News 'I'm not perfect.' Snoop Dogg accused of fake apology after expressing discomfort with LGBTQ+ Disney characters American rapper Snoop Dogg has come under fire for remarks made during an episode of the It’s Giving podcast, where he expressed discomfort with LGBTQ+ representation in the 2022 Disney/Pixar film Lightyear. The rapper, who watched the film with his grandson, said he was “scared to go to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Photo by Shayna Douglas / Unsplash UK Filmmaker Chris Columbus rules out Harry Potter reunion because of J.K. Rowling’s transphobia Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter films, says a reunion with the original cast is “never going to happen” due to J.K. Rowling’s controversial views. While he’s still close with Radcliffe and co, Columbus also dismissed HBO’s upcoming reboot as “more of the same.” By Leslie Clarke • 1 min read
News Trans creators condemn Bluesky suspensions over J.K. Rowling criticism A growing number of trans creators have voiced outrage over what they describe as disproportionate and inconsistent moderation by social media platform Bluesky, following a series of suspensions linked to criticism of author J.K. Rowling. The controversy erupted after trans writer and YouTuber Jessie Earl, known online as Jessie By Graham Robson • 2 min read
