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Openly gay MP Peter Swallow condemns Reform UK's anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric

Openly gay MP Peter Swallow condemns Reform UK's anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric

During Thursday’s Points of Order debate in the House of Commons, Labour MP for Bracknell, Peter Swallow, delivered a passionate defence of LGBTQ+ rights, condemning recent remarks made by a Reform UK politician that conflated support for LGBTQ+ communities with backing for terrorism. Swallow, who is openly gay, responded

Trans political activist Ellie Gomersall defects from Scottish Greens to Your Party

Trans political activist Ellie Gomersall defects from Scottish Greens to Your Party

Prominent trans political activist Ellie Gomersall has announced her departure from the Scottish Greens to join the newly formed left-wing movement, Your Party, co-founded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. Gomersall, who was previously selected as the second candidate on the Greens’ Glasgow regional list for the upcoming Holyrood elections,

Rob Jetten poised to make history as Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister

Rob Jetten poised to make history as Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister

Rob Jetten, the 38-year-old leader of the centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party, is on the brink of making history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, following a strong performance in Wednesday’s national elections. Exit polls suggest D66 has edged ahead of Geert Wilders’ far-right Party

Calls for Nigel Farage to condemn anti-LGBTQ+ remarks made by Reform MP Danny Kruger

Calls for Nigel Farage to condemn anti-LGBTQ+ remarks made by Reform MP Danny Kruger

Nigel Farage is under mounting pressure to condemn what many are calling “disgraceful” and “divisive” comments made by Reform UK MP Danny Kruger, who warned against the UK being led by an “LGBT-supporting” government in a video shared on the party’s official YouTube channel. Kruger, who defected from the

LGBTQ+ ally Catherine Connolly elected President of Ireland

LGBTQ+ ally Catherine Connolly elected President of Ireland

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent and outspoken LGBTQ+ ally, has been elected President of Ireland in a landslide victory, marking a seismic shift in the country’s political landscape. Connolly, 68, secured over 63% of first-preference votes, defeating her centre-right rival Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael, and becoming Ireland’s

YouGov poll commissioned by the Good Law Project reveals 91% of trans respondents distrust Labour on trans rights

YouGov poll commissioned by the Good Law Project reveals 91% of trans respondents distrust Labour on trans rights

A new YouGov poll commissioned by the Good Law Project has revealed a stark crisis of trust among trans people in the Labour Party and key public institutions, including the police, judiciary, and the Equality & Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The survey, conducted between 23 July and 11 August 2025,

Elon Musk accused of homophobia in feud with Trump Cabinet member Sean Duffy

Elon Musk accused of homophobia in feud with Trump Cabinet member Sean Duffy

Elon Musk has reignited his long-standing feud with Trump administration official Sean Duffy, posting a homophobic meme on social media that has drawn widespread condemnation and intensified tensions surrounding NASA’s future. The billionaire tech mogul and SpaceX CEO responded to criticism from Duffy - currently serving as both US

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