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Sanae Takaichi’s LGBTQ+ record under scrutiny as she becomes Japan’s first female Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi’s LGBTQ+ record under scrutiny as she becomes Japan’s first female Prime Minister

The election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister has sparked concern, particularly regarding her stance on LGBTQ+ rights. A veteran politician and staunch conservative, Takaichi’s ascent marks a historic moment for gender representation in Japanese politics, yet her record on social issues suggests a continuation

Bridget Phillipson rejects claims of delaying trans guidance over Deputy PM ambitions

Bridget Phillipson rejects claims of delaying trans guidance over Deputy PM ambitions

Bridget Phillipson has denied allegations she is stalling the release of updated guidance on single-sex spaces for trans individuals in order to protect her chances in the Labour deputy leadership contest. The Women and Equalities Minister, who is also Education Secretary, has come under pressure from the Equality and Human

Thatcher's Centenary: No Pride in Her Legacy

Thatcher's Centenary: No Pride in Her Legacy

For many in the LGBTQ+ community, the centenary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth is not a celebration but a stark reminder of a painful legacy - one shaped by exclusion, censorship, erasure and institutionalised homophobia. The government of Britain’s first female Prime Minister introduced one of the most damaging

"There were no voices from trans people." Trans Rights activist interrupts ‘one-sided’ trans debate at Tory Party Conference

"There were no voices from trans people." Trans Rights activist interrupts ‘one-sided’ trans debate at Tory Party Conference

A heated moment unfolded at the Conservative Party Conference this week when London Assembly member Andrew Boff interrupted a panel discussion on gender identity, accusing organisers of hosting a “one-sided” debate. Wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan “Trans Rights Are Human Rights”, Mr Boff stood up during the session

Lisa Nandy voices support for trans women competing in SOME women’s sports

Lisa Nandy voices support for trans women competing in SOME women’s sports

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP has voiced support for trans women competing in some women’s sports. Her comments, made during a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference, come amid ongoing debate following a Supreme Court ruling that legally defines a woman as a “biological female”. Nandy, who was

Lucy Powell MP urges Parliamentary vote on single-sex space guidance

Lucy Powell MP urges Parliamentary vote on single-sex space guidance

Labour MP Lucy Powell has called for a parliamentary vote on controversial guidance governing single-sex spaces, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that defined the legal term "woman" as based on biological sex. Speaking at a fringe event during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool,

"Labour isn't working for LGBTQ+ people." Trans+ Solidarity Alliance drives trans rights messages to Labour Party Conference

"Labour isn't working for LGBTQ+ people." Trans+ Solidarity Alliance drives trans rights messages to Labour Party Conference

Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, which is driving for positive change for trans people in the UK, have taken messages from the trans community, and messages from inclusive businesses, to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with a message that politicians need to act now or let a trans bathroom ban be

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