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A student‑run debating society at Bangor University has refused a request from Reform UK representatives to attend a campus Q&A session, citing the party’s record of racism, transphobia and homophobia. The Bangor University Debating & Political Society, which operates independently through the Students’ Union, said the

Human rights and LGBTQ+ campaigner Peter Tatchell has written to Metropolitan Police commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, urging him to take decisive action to "remedy the flawed investigation" into the death of 19 year-old gay student Ed Cornes, who died after reportedly suffering 36 unexplained bodily injuries in 2021.

British‑American freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has revealed he has been subjected to a wave of “awful” online abuse – including homophobic slurs and death threats – after sharing a graphic anti‑ICE message ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.  The 34‑year‑old, who is competing for Team GB in Milano‑

Oscar‑winning actor Olivia Colman has spoken candidly about her gender identity, revealing that she has long felt “sort of nonbinary” and often describes herself to her husband, Ed Sinclair, as “a gay man.” The 52‑year‑old made the remarks during recent interviews while promoting her new queer‑centred

Havering Council raised the Progress Pride Flag on Monday, 2 February to mark the start of LGBTQ+ History Month 2026. The flag includes all the colours of the Rainbow Pride flag, widely recognised as the symbol of LGBTQ+ communities, a chevron of black and brown stripes to represent people of