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”.
Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme
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”.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.