Arts Tilda Swinton reveals she ‘considers herself queer’ Award-winning actor Tilda Swinton, known for her roles Avengers: Endgame, Doctor Strange and We Need To Talk About Kevin, recently revealed she considers herself queer. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Reading Pride chair urges PM to prevent future attacks Paul Britt, the chair of Reading Pride, urged prime minister Boris Johnson to take measures to ensure such events do not occur again. 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
General News Birmingham Uni involved in LGBTQ+ conversion therapy Over 800 people have signed a petition which demands the University of Birmingham apologises for its involvement in LGBTQ+ conversion therapy By Rachel Badham • 3 min read
General News Scotland to continue providing puberty blockers Scotland intends to continue providing puberty blockers for young trans people, following a UK court ruling which will prevent those under 16 from accessing the hormone treatment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Court rules Reading attacker was ‘performing religious jihad’ Prosecutors of Khairi Saadallah, 26, who killed three gay men in Reading last year, said he was “performing an act of religious jihad”. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ venues offered as Covid-19 vaccination centres Both Heaven nightclub, owned by G-A-Y’s Jeremy Joseph, and LGBTQ+ bar, the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, have been offered as Covid-19 vaccination centres. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Manchester Pride 2018 General News Manchester opens first LGBTQ+ homeless shelter 2021 has seen the opening of The Riverside Housing Project in Manchester city centre, which provides accommodation for homeless LGBTQ+ people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard praises Jenner and Cox 58-year old comedian Eddie Izzard, who recently requested to be referred to by she/her pronouns, praised trans celebrities, Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
International News Republican senator launches attack on trans youth US Republican senator, Mike Lee of Utah, has launched an attack on trans youth playing sports alongside other children. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard defends JK Rowling 58-year-old comedian, Eddie Izzard, defended author JK Rowling, saying she doesn’t think Rowling is transphobic, despite ongoing accusations. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Western Isles rejects LGBTQ+ inclusive education The Western Isles council voted overwhelmingly in favour of rejecting LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education in place of Roman Catholic teachings on relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
