General News Progress Pride flag gets intersex inclusive redesign In honour of Pride Month 2021, the Progress Pride flag has been updated to be inclusive of intersex people. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News LGB Alliance founding member resigns Ann Sinnott, who is one of four founders of the controversial LGB Alliance, has resigned from her position. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News London man pleads guilty of homophobic harassment 38-year-old Justin Louis appeared in court on June 1 after pleading guilty to harassing his London neighbour. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Stonewall at Pride in London in 2015 General News Government could withdraw from Stonewall employment programme Liz Truss is urging the government to cease participation in the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Parents of trans son win discrimination lawsuit against employer Vicky and Keith Brett won $70,000 after their employer made offensive comments about the couple’s trans son. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Government furlough scheme funded anti-LGBTQ+ churches OpenDemocract revealed the government’s furlough scheme donated thousands to anti-LGBTQ+ churches. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Report: More people identifying as LGB than ever before New figures from the found more people in the UK are identifying as LGB than ever before By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Yeovil woman victim of homophobic attack A woman in her 20s was beaten unconscious by three men in Yeovil, Somerset, in a homophobic attack. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts UK theatres make trans casting pledge Over 40 UK theatres have signed a pledge which promises to only cast trans, non-binary and GCN actors for trans roles. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Liz Truss General News Truss admits ‘disagreements’ with LGBTQ+ panel over self-identification policies Liz Truss admitted that the LGBTQ+ advisory panel disbanded shortly after a disagreement between herself and the panel. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Parliament rejects petition to legally recognise non-binary citizens The UK parliament has rejected a petition calling for non-binary recognition. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Europe sees “standstill” on LGBTQ+ rights ILGA-Europe’s annual Rainbow Map found advances on LGBTQ+ rights have come to “almost a complete standstill”. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News UK appoints first LGBTQ+ envoy Former Conservative MP, Nick Herbert, has been named as the UK government’s first-ever envoy on LGBTQ+ rights. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News First non-binary mayor elected in Wales Owen J Hurcum is thought to be the first non-binary mayor in history after they were elected to represent Bangor. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Queen confirms conversion therapy ban The Queen confirmed that LGBTQ+ conversion therapy will be banned in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Thousands sign petition for non-binary recognition Over 127,000 have signed a petition to demand the UK government legally recognises non-binary and gender diverse citizens. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News LGBTQ+ groups respond to LGB Alliance gaining charitable status LGBTQ+ community responds to LGBAlliance gaining charitable status By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study – trans youth struggling to feel optimistic about future New figures show that only 35% of young trans people have frequently felt optimistic about their future. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Motion to ban conversion therapy in Northern Ireland The Assembly voted 59 to 28 in favour of a motion calling for a national ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News NHS gender clinic apologises for waiting times The Laurels gender clinic has publicly apologised for its five-year-long waiting list. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News UN urges UK to ban conversion therapy UN special rapporteur Dr Ahmed Shaheed urged the government to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Jayne Ozanne General News Former LGBTQ+ advisor “saddened” by disbandment of government panel Jayne Ozanne has expressed concern after the full advisory panel was disbanded earlier this week. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study finds one-quarter of LGBTQ+ youth have experienced homelessness A study by LGBTQ+ homelessness charity akt found 24% had experienced homelessness at some point during the past five years. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News UK government disbands LGBTQ+ advisory panel The UK government’s LGBTQ+ advisory panel has been disbanded after three members quit last month. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
