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Misconduct panel hears Gwent Police officers exchanged series of messages mocking gay and trans people

Misconduct panel hears Gwent Police officers exchanged series of messages mocking gay and trans people

A misconduct panel has heard that two former Gwent Police officers exchanged a series of homophobic, transphobic, racist and misogynistic messages over several years, including content depicting the degradation and assault of women. The officers, PC James Heley and PC Simon Lewis, resigned from the force shortly before the disciplinary

London trans club night Temptation celebrates four years

London trans club night Temptation celebrates four years

One of London’s biggest and most beloved trans nightlife events, Temptation, has celebrated its fourth anniversary after first launching in 2022. Founded by Los Angeles–born performer Brandy X, who moved to London a decade ago, Temptation has grown into what many now regard as the capital’s premier

Home Secretary unveils major overhaul of asylum system as LGBTQ+ charity warns changes are “cruel” and risk returning people to danger

Home Secretary unveils major overhaul of asylum system as LGBTQ+ charity warns changes are “cruel” and risk returning people to danger

The government has announced sweeping reforms to the UK’s asylum system, replacing the long‑standing five‑year period of refugee protection with a new temporary status that will be reviewed every 30 months. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed that, from 2 March 2026, all adults and accompanied children granted

Stonewall hosts packed event and panel session – Proud Foundations - at House of Commons

Stonewall hosts packed event and panel session – Proud Foundations - at House of Commons

Last night (Wednesday, 25 February), Stonewall hosted a packed event and panel session – Proud Foundations - at the House of Commons to mark the end of LGBTQ+ History Month. The event marked a milestone moment for the LGBTQ+ charity who are firmly back at the centre of the LGBTQ+ advocacy

Historic gay rights poster donated to London Transport Museum

Historic gay rights poster donated to London Transport Museum

A campaigner who opposed legislation banning local authorities from “promoting” homosexuality has donated a rare gay rights poster to the London Transport Museum. Ian Wilmott has presented the museum with what is believed to be one of the last remaining original Never Going Underground posters from 1988. The design reworked

Birmingham LGBT opens new purpose‑built centre in Birmingham’s Gay Village

Birmingham LGBT opens new purpose‑built centre in Birmingham’s Gay Village

Birmingham LGBT, the largest LGBTQ+ support service in the Midlands, has officially opened its new purpose‑built centre in Birmingham’s Gay Village. The expanded centre follows 12 years at the organisation’s previous Holloway Circus site and represents a major milestone in the charity’s continued growth and service

Pride in Education continues the fight for trans inclusion in schools

Pride in Education continues the fight for trans inclusion in schools

This week, Pride in Education shared their report on the potential risks posed by the government’s updated Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance. Alongside their work bringing LGBTQ+ history into schools, Pride in Education has been campaigning to make sure every young person in every classroom feels seen, valued

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