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Blue plaque unveiled in Durham honouring trailblazing gay councillor Sam Green

Blue plaque unveiled in Durham honouring trailblazing gay councillor Sam Green

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Durham to commemorate Sam Green, the UK's first openly gay councillor. The tribute was installed outside Green’s former home on The Avenue, marking his historic achievement in 1972 when he won a seat on the now-abolished Durham City Council for

Brighton & Hove Councillor Shortlisted for National Young Councillor of the Year Award

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

Trans Awareness Week: Liberal Democrats reaffirm support for trans rights

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

Green Party Bristol councillors show solidarity with trans community during heated Council debate

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

Erica Deuso makes history as Pennsylvania’s first openly trans Mayor

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

LGBTQ+ ally Zohran Mamdani elected Major of New York City

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

Rob Jetten makes history as Netherlands elects first openly gay Prime Minister

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

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