Warwickshire Pride sets up food parcel scheme
Warwickshire Pride, has set up an emergency food parcel scheme to help LGBTQ+ locals
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Research finds LGBTQ+ youth in mental health crisis
New research from national LGBTQ+ charity, Just Like Us, has found young queer people are increasingly struggling with their mental health during the pandemic.
Scottish MP opposes non-binary rights bill
Former Scottish Labour leader, Johann Lamont, has put forward amendments to a national hate crime bill which would leave non-binary citizens unprotected from harassment and violence.
Study finds three quarters of queer men defied early lockdowns for sex
A new report found 76% of queer men in the UK defied early Covid-19 restrictions for sexual relations, with isolation being a driving cause.
Update: Gavin Williamson unveils ‘free speech’ regulations
UK education secretary, Gavin Williamson, recently unveiled new plans to stop universities from banning hate speakers, with those that do facing fines.
Study confirms LGB people more likely to experience poor mental health
A recent study as confirmed that gay, lesbian and bisexual people are more likely to suffer from poor mental health compared to heterosexual people.
Munroe Bergdorf calls for social media platforms to tackle transphobia
London-based model, writer and trans activist, Munroe Bergdorf, has called for social media platforms to tackle transphobic cyberbullying.