Politics Bridget Phillipson rejects claims of delaying trans guidance over Deputy PM ambitions Bridget Phillipson has denied allegations she is stalling the release of updated guidance on single-sex spaces for trans individuals in order to protect her chances in the Labour deputy leadership contest. The Women and Equalities Minister, who is also Education Secretary, has come under pressure from the Equality and Human By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Thatcher's Centenary: No Pride in Her Legacy For many in the LGBTQ+ community, the centenary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth is not a celebration but a stark reminder of a painful legacy - one shaped by exclusion, censorship, erasure and institutionalised homophobia. The government of Britain’s first female Prime Minister introduced one of the most damaging By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Politics "There were no voices from trans people." Trans Rights activist interrupts ‘one-sided’ trans debate at Tory Party Conference A heated moment unfolded at the Conservative Party Conference this week when London Assembly member Andrew Boff interrupted a panel discussion on gender identity, accusing organisers of hosting a “one-sided” debate. Wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan “Trans Rights Are Human Rights”, Mr Boff stood up during the session By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Lisa Nandy voices support for trans women competing in SOME women’s sports Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP has voiced support for trans women competing in some women’s sports. Her comments, made during a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference, come amid ongoing debate following a Supreme Court ruling that legally defines a woman as a “biological female”. Nandy, who was By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Lucy Powell MP urges Parliamentary vote on single-sex space guidance Labour MP Lucy Powell has called for a parliamentary vote on controversial guidance governing single-sex spaces, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that defined the legal term "woman" as based on biological sex. Speaking at a fringe event during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics "Labour isn't working for LGBTQ+ people." Trans+ Solidarity Alliance drives trans rights messages to Labour Party Conference Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, which is driving for positive change for trans people in the UK, have taken messages from the trans community, and messages from inclusive businesses, to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with a message that politicians need to act now or let a trans bathroom ban be By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics "A high level of cringe." Labour deputy leadership hopefuls Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell DJ at LGBT+ Labour disco Labour deputy leadership hopefuls Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell took to the decks last night at the LGBT+ Labour disco during the Labour Party Conference. Phillipson and Powell, vying to replace Angela Rayner as Labour’s deputy leader following her resignation earlier this month, played a mixture of classic pop By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Stonewall hosts panel at Labour Party Conference about "urgent need" to ban conversion practices in the UK At the weekend, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall hosted a panel with LGBT+ Labour at the Labour Party Conference about the "urgent need" to #BanConversionPractices, something the Government has "repeatedly promised to deliver". Stonewall CEO Simon Blake was joined by Olivia Bailey MP, Minister for Equalities; Rachel By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Wes Streeting describes the presence of "trans men in women's spaces" as "unpleasant" Health Secretary Wes Streeting has sparked outrage following an interview with Mumsnet in which he described the presence of "trans men in women’s spaces" as “undignified and unpleasant for everyone concerned”. The remarks, made during a Q&A with Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts, have intensified criticism By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Labour’s retreat on Trans Rights sparks grassroots uprising Pride in Labour, a grassroots LGBTQ+ network within the Labour Party, has announced a protest in response to the cancellation of the party’s annual Women’s Conference. The demonstration, titled Conference Cancelled, Democracy Denied, will take place on Saturday, 27 September at 3.30pm outside the Wheel of Liverpool, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Liberal Democrats block debate on excluding trans women from quotas The Liberal Democrats have voted to block a proposed debate on whether trans women should be excluded from diversity quotas reserved for women. The motion, brought forward by Dr Zoe Hollowood of the campaign group Liberal Democrat Voice for Women, sought to update party policy following a recent Supreme Court By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Green Party's Marina Lademacher wins Queen's Park by-election The Green Party has claimed victory in Brighton & Hove City Council’s Queen’s Park by-election, held on Thursday, 18 September. Marina Lademacher won the seat with a lead of over 400 votes, defeating Labour’s Simon Charleton in what many considered a Labour stronghold. Lademacher said: “I’ve By Graham Robson • 2 min read
