LGBTQ+ News UK falls to 17th place in Rainbow Europe Map, which monitors LGBTQ+ rights in European countries The results show a marked decline in the UK, which was top nation in 2015 and 14th place in 2022. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum, Queer Britain, announces future plans Its current display, Welcome To Queer Britain, runs till Sunday, July 3. The museum is also seeking a full-time Business Manager to help make Queer Britain resilient and sustainable. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Galop launches largest ever report of its kind on LGBTQ+ experiences of sexual violence In a survey of almost 1,000 LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual assault by Galop, respondents reported instances of rape, penetrative sexual assault, ‘revenge porn’ and groping, which was more often than not perpetrated due to the victim’s identity. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Chris Jepson’s image depicting ‘Modern Love’ is a winner in GREAT Britain’s national competition The subjects of Chris’ image Modern Love are George Montague, ‘The Oldest Gay in the Village’, and his husband of 25 years, Somchai. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Business News Ask For Clive announces the return of Pub Pride in May The scale of Pub Pride 2022 is set to be even larger, with 2021’s inaugural venues returning, many new sign ups, major partners and iconic venues getting onboard. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News UK Supreme Court rejects bid for gender-neutral passports The UK has rejected the prospect of gender-neutral passports, following a campaign by non-gendered activist Christie Elan-Cane. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
A Pride parade in Paris General News France bans conversion therapy Shortly after Canada issued a ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, France has also outlawed the highly controversial practice. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Government extends conversion therapy consultation after accessibility failure The government has extended its consultation on conversion therapy after failing to provide an easy read version of the form. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Man faces homophobic attack on London underground 35-year-old retail worker, Alan Hunter, was the victim of a homophobic attack on November 27 while travelling on the Jubilee Line. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes at a record high after lockdown ends Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime in the UK is at its highest level since the pandemic began, with police officers reporting a stark rise in offenses. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Liz Truss wants conversion therapy ban to protect ‘religious freedom’ Liz Truss has insisted that any ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy should “protect freedom of speech and the ability for adults to consent”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Bouncer jailed after homophobic attack at Leeds Pride On November 22, prosecutors at Leeds Crown Court heard the case of a gay man who was violently attacked by a bar bouncer during Leeds Pride. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
