UK Good Law Project urges Ofcom to act over TalkTV’s “transphobic hate” Good Law Project has intensified its campaign against TalkTV, accusing the broadcaster of repeatedly violating UK broadcasting laws by airing what it describes as “a torrent of transphobic hate”. The legal advocacy group is now calling on Ofcom to take decisive action to curb what it sees as a pattern By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Brighton & Hove Buses launches brand-new Pride Bus, named after David Raven aka Maisie Trollette Brighton & Hove Buses has launched their new Pride Bus, designed in partnership with Brighton & Hove Pride. The brand-new livery was chosen by local residents, and the bus is aptly named after the late David Raven, who many will know as Maisie Trollette, a widely adored and influential drag By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Gender critic takes Northumbria Police to court for participating in Newcastle Pride March A High Court judge has ruled that the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police acted unlawfully by allowing uniformed officers to participate in last year’s Newcastle Pride parade. The legal challenge was brought by Lindsey Smith, a Newcastle resident who identifies as a lesbian and holds gender-critical views. Ms Smith By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Pride Brighton to once again become a beacon of solidarity, protest and celebration as it hosts Trans Pride Brighton On Saturday, 19 July, Brighton will once again become a beacon of solidarity, protest and celebration as it hosts Trans Pride Brighton, the first and the largest Trans Pride event outside of America. Now in its twelfth year, the grassroots, volunteer-led movement continues to champion trans liberation, visibility, and community By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Reform UK Sunderland reaffirms threat to withdraw Pride support if elected Reform UK Sunderland has reiterated its intention to withdraw council support for the city’s annual Pride March should it gain control of the local authority next May. The controversy began on 28 June when the Sunderland Echo shared a post on Facebook promoting the upcoming Sunderland Pride March. In By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Bristol Pride 2025: A Celebration of Identity, Unity and Activism Thousands of people filled the streets of Bristol this weekend for one of the UK’s most vibrant and inclusive celebrations - Bristol Pride 2025. With rainbow flags flying high and music echoing across the city, this year’s event was a powerful blend of celebration, protest, and community spirit. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Former Fighting With Pride leaders receive honorary degree from Northumbria University In a graduation ceremony at Northumbria University in Newcastle yesterday, Craig Jones MBE and Caroline Paige MBE were awarded Doctor of Science, honoris causa 'in recognition of their extraordinary courage, their transformative leadership, and their enduring commitment to justice, inclusion and the welfare of the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces Community. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Equality & Human Rights Commission accused of bias over links to gender-critical lobby groups The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is under scrutiny after over 100 pages of internal emails revealed extensive contact with gender-critical lobbying groups, raising concerns about its impartiality. The emails, obtained by the Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective (TACC) via a freedom of information request, show that senior EHRC By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Town of Hexham left saddened following theft of Pride flag The town of Hexham in Northumberland has been left saddened following the theft of a Pride flag displayed in celebration of Pride Month. The flag, which was raised by Hexham Town Council, was discovered missing on the morning of Friday, 20 June. Vandals had allegedly broken into St Andrew' By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News "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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
