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Bridget Phillipson affirms teachers’ right to be called gender-neutral title, Mx

Bridget Phillipson affirms teachers’ right to be called gender-neutral title, Mx

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has confirmed that teachers in the UK have the right to ask pupils to refer to them using the gender-neutral title Mx, which signals what might be seen as a progressive shift in recognising and respecting the identities of trans and non-binary educators within the British

Nicola Sturgeon says “There are forces on the far right who have weaponised" trans rights

Nicola Sturgeon says “There are forces on the far right who have weaponised" trans rights

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out in defence of trans rights, warning that far-right groups are deliberately weaponising the debate to roll back hard-won progress on equality. In interviews promoting her memoir Frankly, the former First Minister of Scotland expressed deep concern about the way trans people are being targeted and

Reform UK councillor Amanda Clare denies assault allegation at Winsford Pride

Reform UK councillor Amanda Clare denies assault allegation at Winsford Pride

Amanda Clare, a councillor for Reform UK, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting a security guard and damaging property during Winsford’s Pride celebration on 28 June. Ms Clare, who represents Winsford Dene on Cheshire West and Chester Council, appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court where she denied assaulting

Labour MP labels Ann Widdecombe ‘woke’ over trans prisoner debate

Labour MP labels Ann Widdecombe ‘woke’ over trans prisoner debate

A Labour MP has branded Reform UK politician Ann Widdecombe as “woke” following her remarks on the treatment of trans prisoners. Jonathan Hinder, Labour MP for Northbridge, used the term “woke right” to describe Widdecombe after she criticised the government’s stance on housing trans women in male prisons. Writing

Queer anthems, boy bands, and powerhouse divas: JD Vance's alleged Spotify playlists leak!

Queer anthems, boy bands, and powerhouse divas: JD Vance's alleged Spotify playlists leak!

Newly leaked Spotify playlists, allegedly belonging to United States Vice President JD Vance, has ignited a wave of online chatter after revealing a surprising fondness for queer anthems, boy bands, and powerhouse divas. The leak, published by an anonymously run website dubbed Panama Playlists, claims to have uncovered the real

Vanessa Frake, Reform UK’s newly appointed justice adviser, states that trans women should NOT be automatically barred from female prisons

Vanessa Frake, Reform UK’s newly appointed justice adviser, states that trans women should NOT be automatically barred from female prisons

Vanessa Frake, Reform UK’s newly appointed justice adviser and former prison governor, has said that trans women should NOT be automatically barred from female prisons. Frake, who oversaw high-profile inmates such as Rose West and Myra Hindley during her career, argued that decisions on housing trans prisoners should be

Green Party leadership hopefuls accused of echoing anti-trans rhetoric

Green Party leadership hopefuls accused of echoing anti-trans rhetoric

Green Party leadership candidates Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns are facing mounting criticism from LGBTQ+ activists and party members after making comments that many see as legitimising anti-trans rhetoric under the guise of “balance” and “evidence-based policy.” In their joint response to the LGBTQ+ Greens’ leadership pledges, Ramsay and Chowns

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