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Stonewall hosts packed event and panel session – Proud Foundations - at House of Commons

Stonewall hosts packed event and panel session – Proud Foundations - at House of Commons

Last night (Wednesday, 25 February), Stonewall hosted a packed event and panel session – Proud Foundations - at the House of Commons to mark the end of LGBTQ+ History Month. The event marked a milestone moment for the LGBTQ+ charity who are firmly back at the centre of the LGBTQ+ advocacy

Rob Jetten makes history as the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister

Rob Jetten makes history as the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister

Rob Jetten has made history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, taking office on 23 February 2026 after leading the progressive liberal party Democrats 66 (D66) to a record result in the October 2025 snap election. At just 38, Jetten steps into the role at a

Pride in Education continues the fight for trans inclusion in schools

Pride in Education continues the fight for trans inclusion in schools

This week, Pride in Education shared their report on the potential risks posed by the government’s updated Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance. Alongside their work bringing LGBTQ+ history into schools, Pride in Education has been campaigning to make sure every young person in every classroom feels seen, valued

European Parliament declares ‘trans women are women’ in landmark vote

European Parliament declares ‘trans women are women’ in landmark vote

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed a landmark resolution affirming that “trans women are women” in a move widely viewed as a decisive statement of support for trans equality across the EU. The non‑binding resolution, adopted in Strasbourg on 12 February with a 340–141 majority and 68 abstentions,

Reform UK plans to scrap Equality Act, raising fears for LGBTQ+ protections

Reform UK plans to scrap Equality Act, raising fears for LGBTQ+ protections

Reform UK has come under criticism after Suella Braverman, the party’s newly appointed education, skills and equalities spokesperson, announced that a Reform government would repeal the Equality Act on its first day in office. Braverman made the pledge during a press conference in London as party leader Nigel Farage

Government tables amendment to equalise hate‑crime protections for LGBTQ+ people

Government tables amendment to equalise hate‑crime protections for LGBTQ+ people

The UK Government has tabled an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that, if passed, will finally bring anti‑LGBTQ+ hate crime in line with hate crimes motivated by race or religion. The proposal, published on 16 February 2026, would classify hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people as aggravated offences

Sussex councils back on the ballot after government u-turn's on local elections

Sussex councils back on the ballot after government u-turn's on local elections

The government has abandoned its plan to postpone 30 local elections scheduled for May 2026, following last‑minute legal advice that rendered the move untenable. The reversal - confirmed on Monday, 16 February by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) - restores the electoral timetable for councils

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