Politics Wes Streeting: indefinite ban on puberty blockers for trans youth "uncomfortable" but "ultimately right" At this week's NHS LGBTQ+ Health Conference, Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended his controversial decision to uphold the indefinite ban on puberty blockers for trans youth - a move that has sparked widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ activists, healthcare professionals, and even members of his own party. Streeting, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Maria Caulfield, former MP for Lewes, defects to Reform UK Maria Caulfield, the former Conservative MP for Lewes and ex-health minister, has officially joined Reform UK, becoming the 13th former Tory to defect to the right-wing party. Caulfield, who served as MP from 2015 until losing her seat to the Liberal Democrats in the 2024 general election, revealed she had By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Nigel Farage under fire for claiming “the most stable relationships tend to be between men and women" Twice-married Nigel Farage has reignited controversy over his stance on LGBTQ+ rights after welcoming Danny Kruger, a Conservative MP known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, into Reform UK. The press conference announcing Kruger’s defection was overshadowed by Farage’s claim that “the most stable relationships tend to be between men By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Danny Kruger, who has consistently voted against LGBTQ+ rights, defects to Reform UK Danny Kruger, MP for Devizes, has defected from the Conservative Party to join Reform UK. Kruger, known for his socially conservative views, announced his move in a statement citing dissatisfaction with the Conservative Party’s “abandonment of traditional values” and its “failure to uphold national sovereignty and cultural integrity.” His By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Zack Polanski declares unwavering support for trans community: "Solidarity is non-negotiable" Zack Polanski, newly elected leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, has made a powerful and unequivocal statement of support for the trans community, declaring that solidarity is "non-negotiable" under his leadership. In an exclusive interview with The Canary, Polanski emphasised that transphobia will not be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
© Simon Charleton Politics Brighton by-election: A statement by Simon Charleton (Labour) The candidate said he will campaign against hate crime, secure funding for LGBTQI+ services, and be a tireless advocate for the trans community against misinformation and abuse. By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
© Adrian Hart Politics Brighton by-election: A statement by Adrian Hart (Independent) The candidate said: "We’ve come far since Section 28, but safeguarding in schools is at risk. Parents’ concerns are ignored, and pupils face medical interventions without proper clinical qualifications. This is about safeguarding, nothing else." By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
© Rüdiger Dikty-Daudiyan Politics Brighton by-election: A statement by Rüdiger Dikty-Daudiyan (Liberal Democrats) The candidate said: “As a proud gay man, I’m committed to LGBTQ+ safety, year-round. From tackling hate crimes to protecting community spaces and inclusive education, my focus is on dignity, safety, and equality for everyone in Queen’s Park.” By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
© John Shepherd Politics Brighton by-election: A statement by John Shepherd (Reform UK) The candidate said: “I’m standing to represent everyone in Queen’s Park. My focus is on safety, community pride, and fairness, tackling anti-social behaviour, housing issues, and rising council taxes while listening to residents’ concerns.” By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Photo by Jerome Cox-Strong Politics Brighton by-election: A statement by Marina Lademacher (Green Party) The candidate said: "The fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over. Labour has failed to deliver on promises and continues cuts that hit the most vulnerable. Only the Greens stand firm on taxing the rich, protecting protest, and defending the community in Brighton & Hove." By Scene Editorial Team • 3 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
Politics Former leader of Conservatives in Brighton & Hove defects to Reform UK Steve Bell CBE, the former leader of the Conservative Group on Brighton & Hove City Council, has officially joined Reform UK, citing ideological disillusionment with the modern Conservative Party. Bell, who served as councillor for Woodingdean from 2015 to 2023, said the Conservatives had “abandoned their principles” and become “Labour-lite. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
