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.
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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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.