#LGBTatSchool highlights need for anti-bullying campaigns
LGBTQ+ organisation, Stonewall, asked social media users to share their experiences of being queer at school to demonstrate the serverity of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying.
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Bishop of Blackburn threatens to quit over LGBTQ+ rights
Julian Tudor Henderson, the bishop of Blackburn and one of 42 serving bishops in the Church of England, has threatened to quit his position if the establishment continues to progress towards LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and teachings.
Actor John Cleese accused of transphobia
English actor John Cleese, best known for co-founding the Monty Python comedy troupe, has been accused of transphobia after defending author JK Rowling and joking about trans identities on social media.
Trans teen in legal battle with NHS
An English 14-year-old trans boy, Reece (who has not disclosed his full name), is beginning legal proceedings against the NHS after delays to transitional treatment.
South Wales police receive backlash after officers given LGBTQ+ epaulettes
The LGBTQ+ staff network for the South Wales police force has created LGBTQ+ epaulettes – decorated with either the trans, bisexual or rainbow flag – in honour of Trans Awareness Week, but recieved backlash on social media.
Update: LGBTQ+ organisations criticise government move to axe anti-bullying project
Multiple LGBTQ+ organisations in the UK have criticised the government’s decision to axe funding for The Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Challenge Fund.
Conservative MP speaks out in support of trans rights
Conservative MP, Crispin Blunt wrote a piece for Politics Home, discussing the need to address and tackle the growing inequalities trans people are facing in the UK.