MP urges government to act on trans healthcare “crisis”
Conservative MP Crispin Blunt has criticised the government for its “continued failure” to provide gender-affirming healthcare.
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Gay man attacked in Liverpool as wave of hate crime continues
A 21-year-old gay man was left “covered in blood” after a “brutal” homophobic attack on Seel Street, Liverpool.
Finland to consider national ban on conversion therapy
Finland’s parliament is due to consider a sweeping ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after a petition was brought forwards.
Ofcom cuts ties with Stonewall
Ofcom has withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, arguing that it “poses a conflict or risk of perceived bias”.
Children attacked in Liscard homophobic assault
Two children were the victims of an attack in Liverpool, with the perpetrators verbally abusing the victims with homophobic slurs.
Couple attacked in Birmingham’s gay village
Rob and Patrick, a married couple in their 30s, were the victims of a homophobic attack in Birmingham’s gay village on August 14.
Two teens attacked in homophobic hate crime
Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 19, were the victims of a suspected hate crime in Hitchin, Hertfordshire after being beaten and robbed.