News Town of Hexham left saddened following theft of Pride flag The town of Hexham in Northumberland has been left saddened following the theft of a Pride flag displayed in celebration of Pride Month. The flag, which was raised by Hexham Town Council, was discovered missing on the morning of Friday, 20 June. Vandals had allegedly broken into St Andrew' By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News "An emotional day." LGBTQ+ veterans view UK’s first national memorial for LGBTQ+ military personnel for the first time Veterans have expressed deep emotion after viewing the UK’s first national memorial for LGBTQ+ military personnel, currently being crafted at Holkham Forge in Norfolk. The bronze sculpture, Crumpled Letter, will be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire this August. The memorial was recommended by a review into By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Council in Warwickshire takes firm stand in support of local trans community Kenilworth Town Council in Warwickshire has taken a firm stand in support of the trans community in the town and across the county, passing a motion that celebrates their contributions and calls for stronger protections amid a challenging national climate and attacks from both sides of the political spectrum. The By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Pride flag removed from Matlock high street following complaint from 'Christian' bookshop A dispute has erupted in the Peak District town of Matlock after the local council removed a Pride flag from its high street, following a complaint from a 'Christian' bookshop. Matlock Town Council had installed rainbow flags for the first time to mark the beginning of Pride Month By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Labour MP urges stronger sentences for those committing hate-motivated violence Labour MP Jacob Collier has called for tougher penalties for violent crimes motivated by hatred of a person’s sexuality, gender identity or disability, describing the move as a “vital step forward” in protecting marginalised communities. Speaking during a debate on the Government’s Crime and Policing Bill, Collier urged By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Photo by Thiago Rocha / Unsplash UK Outside the EHRC, protest is still a right The High Court has rejected an attempt to stop trans rights protests outside the EHRC. Leslie Clarke explores what the ruling means for free speech, the right to protest, and the growing tension between LGBTQ+ communities and the body meant to protect them. By Leslie Clarke • 3 min read
UK High Court refuses application to ban trans rights protests outside offices of Equality & Human Rights Commission Today, the High Court handed down its full judgment, including the reasons for refusing an injunction application from the leaseholders of Tintagel House, the offices of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Good Law Project, a "non-profit that uses the law to build a fairer future", last By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Pride in London to kick off with Big Gay Brunch in Covent Garden For the first time, the Pride in London parade day will kick off with the The Big Gay Brunch in London’s West End. The free event will run from 11 am on Saturday, 5 July, at the Actors’ Church, which will throw open its gates to welcome visitors to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts" The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stephen Watson, has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts", which involved some of the most extreme unlawful victimisation of LGBTs by any UK force. His refusal comes nearly two years after he was first urged to By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK Speak Up For Trans Rights: Stonewall encourages people to respond to EHRC consultation During Pride season, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall has released a new ‘explainer’ to support individuals responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) consultation on its draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. The Code was updated following the Supreme Court ruling on 16 April. The By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK New portrait of Terry Higgins to be unveiled ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday A new portrait of Terry Higgins is to be unveiled later today, Monday, 9 June, at PWSH in Cardiff, ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday on Tuesday. The piece, by artist Darren Varnam, forms part of Prosiect Rhuban Rhudd ( Red Ribbon Project), a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring experiences By Graham Robson • 2 min read
