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Uniformed officers from West Midlands Police banned from attending Birmingham Pride

Uniformed officers from West Midlands Police banned from attending Birmingham Pride

Organisers of Birmingham Pride have announced that uniformed officers from West Midlands Police will no longer be permitted to march in the city’s annual Pride parade, following the force’s refusal to issue an apology for historic injustices against the LGBTQ+ community. The decision, confirmed by Pride director Lawrence

Reading Pride appeals for urgent support amid funding crisis

Reading Pride appeals for urgent support amid funding crisis

Organisers of Reading Pride have issued an appeal to the public to save the annual event, which faces a significant funding shortfall that is threatening its future. Like many Pride events across the UK, Reading Pride has been hit hard by a combination of rising costs, dwindling sponsorship, and a

Existence & Resistance: London Trans+ Pride to march with love and rage this weekend

Existence & Resistance: London Trans+ Pride to march with love and rage this weekend

Following a celebration of trans joy at Trans Pride Brighton, tens of thousands of people from the trans community and allies are expected to flood the streets of the capital this Saturday for London Trans+ Pride 2025. With the powerful theme Existence & Resistance, this year’s march stands as

North Yorkshire Police officers banned from attending Pride events while in uniform

North Yorkshire Police officers banned from attending Pride events while in uniform

North Yorkshire Police officers have been banned from wearing their uniforms while participating in Pride events, following a directive from Chief Constable Tim Forber. The decision comes in the wake of a High Court ruling that found Northumbria Police acted unlawfully by allowing uniformed officers to take part in a

YouGov research finds LGBTQ+ Britons feel less safe in public than straight counterparts

YouGov research finds LGBTQ+ Britons feel less safe in public than straight counterparts

New research from YouGov has revealed that LGBTQ+ Britons are significantly less likely to feel safe in public spaces than their heterosexual peers, with many avoiding public displays of affection due to fear of abuse. The findings show that while the Pride flag provides a sense of reassurance for many

London Trans+ Pride launch brings together celebs and community leaders ahead of historic march next week

London Trans+ Pride launch brings together celebs and community leaders ahead of historic march next week

London Trans+ Pride brought together prominent activists, celebrities and advocates at the Mandrake Hotel yesterday for a powerful press launch ahead of the historic march on Saturday, 26 July. Last year's march broke records as the largest trans march in history, with over 60,000 attendees, and organisers

Cambridgeshire councillors back motion supporting Trans Rights

Cambridgeshire councillors back motion supporting Trans Rights

A majority of councillors on Cambridgeshire County Council have voted in favour of a motion affirming their support for the rights of trans and non-binary communities, in a move hailed by campaigners as a vital stand for equality. The motion, brought forward by Liberal Democrat councillor Alison Whelan, was debated

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