Fran Unsworth tells LGBTQ+ staff to accept hearing views they disagree with General News LGBTQ+ BBC staff told to accept hearing views they disagree with: “That’s what the BBC is.” Head of outgoing news Fran Unsworth has told LGBTQ+ BBC staff to get used to hearing and seeing views that they do “not personally like”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News BBC condemned for anti-trans article The BBC has been criticised by trans activists and allies for publishing the article: “We’re being pressured into sex by some trans women”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Open letter to BBC criticises poor coverage of trans issues Over 900 have signed an open letter to the BBC on poor editorial standards when reporting on issues that affect the trans community. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Stonewall at Pride in London in 2015 General News BBC releases Stonewall ‘investigation’ after cutting ties with the charity The BBC has released a 10-part investigative podcast as it announced its ‘investigation’ into LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News BBC to quit Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme A report has revealed that the BBC is likely to be withdrawing from the Diversity Champions programme, leaving LGBTQ+ staff “horrified”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Carrie Johnson speaks out in support of LGBTQ+ rights Carrie Johnson shared a message of support for the LGBTQ+ community during a public appearance at a Conservative conference on Tuesday. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Philip Wilkinson General News Wiltshire Police bows out of Stonewall’s diversity champions programme Wiltshire crime commissioner Philip Wilkinson accused Stonewall of having a “potentially dangerous” ideology for supporting trans equality. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Ofcom cuts ties with Stonewall Ofcom has withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, arguing that it “poses a conflict or risk of perceived bias”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Stonewall at Pride in London in 2015 General News Government could withdraw from Stonewall employment programme Liz Truss is urging the government to cease participation in the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Anti-trans court case against the Crown Prosecution Service unsuccessful A legal challenge, against the Crown Prosecution Service for “adopting a pro-trans ideology”, has been unsuccessful. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
