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Maria Caulfield, former MP for Lewes, defects to Reform UK

Maria Caulfield, former MP for Lewes, defects to Reform UK

Maria Caulfield, the former Conservative MP for Lewes and ex-health minister, has officially joined Reform UK, becoming the 13th former Tory to defect to the right-wing party. Caulfield, who served as MP from 2015 until losing her seat to the Liberal Democrats in the 2024 general election, revealed she had

Nigel Farage under fire for claiming “the most stable relationships tend to be between men and women"

Nigel Farage under fire for claiming “the most stable relationships tend to be between men and women"

Twice-married Nigel Farage has reignited controversy over his stance on LGBTQ+ rights after welcoming Danny Kruger, a Conservative MP known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, into Reform UK. The press conference announcing Kruger’s defection was overshadowed by Farage’s claim that “the most stable relationships tend to be between men

Danny Kruger, who has consistently voted against LGBTQ+ rights, defects to Reform UK

Danny Kruger, who has consistently voted against LGBTQ+ rights, defects to Reform UK

Danny Kruger, MP for Devizes, has defected from the Conservative Party to join Reform UK. Kruger, known for his socially conservative views, announced his move in a statement citing dissatisfaction with the Conservative Party’s “abandonment of traditional values” and its “failure to uphold national sovereignty and cultural integrity.” His

Zack Polanski declares unwavering support for trans community: "Solidarity is non-negotiable"

Zack Polanski declares unwavering support for trans community: "Solidarity is non-negotiable"

Zack Polanski, newly elected leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, has made a powerful and unequivocal statement of support for the trans community, declaring that solidarity is "non-negotiable" under his leadership. In an exclusive interview with The Canary, Polanski emphasised that transphobia will not be

Brighton by-election: A statement by Simon Charleton (Labour)

Brighton by-election: A statement by Simon Charleton (Labour)

The candidate said he will campaign against hate crime, secure funding for LGBTQI+ services, and be a tireless advocate for the trans community against misinformation and abuse.

A portrait of Adrian Hart is shown against a backdrop of a pastel-pink brickwall.

Brighton by-election: A statement by Adrian Hart (Independent)

The candidate said: "We’ve come far since Section 28, but safeguarding in schools is at risk. Parents’ concerns are ignored, and pupils face medical interventions without proper clinical qualifications. This is about safeguarding, nothing else."

A potrait of Rüdiger against a backdrop of a grey sky

Brighton by-election: A statement by Rüdiger Dikty-Daudiyan (Liberal Democrats)

The candidate said: “As a proud gay man, I’m committed to LGBTQ+ safety, year-round. From tackling hate crimes to protecting community spaces and inclusive education, my focus is on dignity, safety, and equality for everyone in Queen’s Park.”

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