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"An emotional day." LGBTQ+ veterans view UK’s first national memorial for LGBTQ+ military personnel for the first time

"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

Council in Warwickshire takes firm stand in support of local trans community

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

Pride flag removed from Matlock high street following complaint from 'Christian' bookshop

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

Labour MP urges stronger sentences for those committing hate-motivated violence

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

Outside the EHRC, protest is still a right

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.

High Court refuses application to ban trans rights protests outside offices of Equality & Human Rights Commission

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

Pride in London to kick off with Big Gay Brunch in Covent Garden

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

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