Politics Brighton & Hove Councillor Shortlisted for National Young Councillor of the Year Award Brighton & Hove councillor Jacob Allen has been shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year at the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards, marking national recognition for his early impact in local government. Now in their 16th year in England and 8th in Scotland, the awards spotlight the work of By Leslie Clarke • 2 min read
Politics Trans Awareness Week: Liberal Democrats reaffirm support for trans rights The Liberal Democrats have used Trans Awareness Week to restate their commitment to equality for trans and non-binary people, highlighting what they describe as persistent barriers to healthcare, safety and legal recognition in the UK. The party points to figures suggesting that between 62 and 73% of trans people have By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Green Party Bristol councillors show solidarity with trans community during heated Council debate Green Party councillors in Bristol held trans rights banners and Progress Pride flags during a council meeting earlier this week as they clashed with local residents over Trans Rights. The display followed a similar incident in September, when several Green councillors walked out of a full council meeting in protest By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Erica Deuso makes history as Pennsylvania’s first openly trans Mayor A small borough in Pennsylvania has made history by electing the state’s first openly trans mayor. Erica Deuso, a Democrat, secured a decisive victory in Downingtown, Chester County, defeating Republican challenger Richard Bryant with approximately 64% of the vote. Deuso, 45, originally from Vermont and a graduate of Drexel By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics LGBTQ+ ally Zohran Mamdani elected Major of New York City In a landmark win signalling a progressive turn for America’s largest city, Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. The Associated Press called the race for Mamdani shortly after 9.30pm on Tuesday (4 November), concluding By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Rob Jetten makes history as Netherlands elects first openly gay Prime Minister In a landmark moment for Dutch politics and LGBTQ+ representation, Rob Jetten has been elected Prime Minister of the Netherlands, becoming both the youngest and the first openly gay leader in the country’s history. Jetten, 38, leader of the centrist-liberal Democrats 66 (D66) party, secured a decisive victory in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Openly gay MP Peter Swallow condemns Reform UK's anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric During Thursday’s Points of Order debate in the House of Commons, Labour MP for Bracknell, Peter Swallow, delivered a passionate defence of LGBTQ+ rights, condemning recent remarks made by a Reform UK politician that conflated support for LGBTQ+ communities with backing for terrorism. Swallow, who is openly gay, responded By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Trans political activist Ellie Gomersall defects from Scottish Greens to Your Party Prominent trans political activist Ellie Gomersall has announced her departure from the Scottish Greens to join the newly formed left-wing movement, Your Party, co-founded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. Gomersall, who was previously selected as the second candidate on the Greens’ Glasgow regional list for the upcoming Holyrood elections, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Rob Jetten poised to make history as Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister Rob Jetten, the 38-year-old leader of the centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party, is on the brink of making history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, following a strong performance in Wednesday’s national elections. Exit polls suggest D66 has edged ahead of Geert Wilders’ far-right Party By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Calls for Nigel Farage to condemn anti-LGBTQ+ remarks made by Reform MP Danny Kruger Nigel Farage is under mounting pressure to condemn what many are calling “disgraceful” and “divisive” comments made by Reform UK MP Danny Kruger, who warned against the UK being led by an “LGBT-supporting” government in a video shared on the party’s official YouTube channel. Kruger, who defected from the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe LGBTQ+ ally Catherine Connolly elected President of Ireland Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent and outspoken LGBTQ+ ally, has been elected President of Ireland in a landslide victory, marking a seismic shift in the country’s political landscape. Connolly, 68, secured over 63% of first-preference votes, defeating her centre-right rival Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael, and becoming Ireland’s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics YouGov poll commissioned by the Good Law Project reveals 91% of trans respondents distrust Labour on trans rights A new YouGov poll commissioned by the Good Law Project has revealed a stark crisis of trust among trans people in the Labour Party and key public institutions, including the police, judiciary, and the Equality & Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The survey, conducted between 23 July and 11 August 2025, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
