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Peter Mandelson says sexuality shielded him from Epstein’s abuse circle

Peter Mandelson says sexuality shielded him from Epstein’s abuse circle

Former UK Ambassador to the United States Lord Peter Mandelson has insisted that his sexuality led Jeffrey Epstein to keep him “apart from the sexual side” of the disgraced financier’s activities. Mandelson, who was sacked last September after supportive emails to Epstein emerged, maintained in a BBC interview that

Bridget Phillipson criticises EHRC over delay to trans guidance

Bridget Phillipson criticises EHRC over delay to trans guidance

Women and Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson MP has criticised the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for what she described as a “slow” response, delaying the publication of updated guidance on single-sex spaces. Speaking on BBC Two’s Politics Live, Phillipson stressed that the government is committed to publishing the

Donald Trump criticised for mocking trans athletes

Donald Trump criticised for mocking trans athletes

US President Donald Trump has drawn sharp criticism after mocking a trans weightlifter during a speech at the House Republican retreat at the Kennedy Centre on 6 January. Trump’s 90‑minute address included a theatrical impersonation of a trans athlete struggling to lift weights, followed by a depiction of

Kazakhstan enacts Russian-style anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Kazakhstan enacts Russian-style anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Kazakhstan has enacted a controversial law banning the dissemination of information deemed to promote “non-traditional sexual orientation”, drawing sharp criticism from international rights groups and comparisons to Russia’s notorious “gay propaganda” legislation. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the bill on 30 December, with the amendments taking effect on 1 January.

Senior Tory figure shares TikTok mocking 'Stranger Things' coming out scene

Senior Tory figure shares TikTok mocking 'Stranger Things' coming out scene

The chair of the Ashford Conservative Party Association posted a video which appears to ridicule a gay coming out moment from Stranger Things

Labour bans trans women from 2026 Women's Conference

Labour bans trans women from 2026 Women's Conference

The Labour Party has confirmed that trans women will not be permitted to attend the main sessions of its Women’s Conference in 2026, following a legal review prompted by April’s Supreme Court ruling that defines “sex” under the Equality Act as biological rather than self-identified. Under the new

"A complete mess." Lib Dem candidate Ben Dempsey slams decision to postpone Sussex and Brighton mayoral elections

"A complete mess." Lib Dem candidate Ben Dempsey slams decision to postpone Sussex and Brighton mayoral elections

The Liberal Democrats have accused the government of “shambolic indecision” after confirming that the first-ever mayoral election for Sussex and Brighton will be postponed until 2028. The vote, originally scheduled for May 2026, will now take place two years later following what ministers describe as “necessary time for local government

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