Will Young reflects on coming out and the progress of LGBTQ+ rights
Will Young has paid tribute to the trailblazers who fought for LGBTQ+ rights, while reflecting on his own journey since coming out. The 46-year-old singer rose to fame in 2002 after winning Pop Idol, launching a successful music career with his debut single Anything Is Possible / Evergreen, which became the
'Christian Legal Centre' to lodge judicial review if Progress Pride flags are put up on Regent Street
The Christian Legal Centre, which “provides legal support for those taking a stand for Jesus and the truth that flows from him”, has said it will lodge a judicial review against Westminster City Council and the Crown Estate if proposed trans-inclusive Progress Pride flags are put up along Regent Street
Actually Fabulous: Actually Gay Men's Chorus celebrates 20 years on top
This year, Brighton & Hove's Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary, a milestone that will be celebrated with Actually Fabulous: 20 Years of Actually Gay Men’s Chorus. Over two decades, AGMC has not only been a beacon of joy and community forLatest Articles
Tens of thousands gather in Seoul for South Korean Pride
Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ South Koreans and allies gathered in central Seoul on Saturday, 14 June for the 26th annual Pride parade—one of Asia’s largest—marking a historic moment as a central government agency participated for the first time. Despite South Korea’s continued refusal to recognise
Will Young reflects on coming out and the progress of LGBTQ+ rights
Will Young has paid tribute to the trailblazers who fought for LGBTQ+ rights, while reflecting on his own journey since coming out. The 46-year-old singer rose to fame in 2002 after winning Pop Idol, launching a successful music career with his debut single Anything Is Possible / Evergreen, which became the
'Christian Legal Centre' to lodge judicial review if Progress Pride flags are put up on Regent Street
The Christian Legal Centre, which “provides legal support for those taking a stand for Jesus and the truth that flows from him”, has said it will lodge a judicial review against Westminster City Council and the Crown Estate if proposed trans-inclusive Progress Pride flags are put up along Regent Street
Actually Fabulous: Actually Gay Men's Chorus celebrates 20 years on top
This year, Brighton & Hove's Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary, a milestone that will be celebrated with Actually Fabulous: 20 Years of Actually Gay Men’s Chorus. Over two decades, AGMC has not only been a beacon of joy and community for
Trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf makes Vogue list, celebrating women who are shaping modern Britain
Vogue has included trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf in its annual “Vogue 25” list, celebrating women who are shaping modern Britain. Bergdorf, who began her transition in 2009, made history in 2017 as L’Oréal’s first transgender model and has served as an LGBTQ+ adviser to the Labour
Ireland’s Minister for Equality marks Pride Month with launch of “ambitious” 'National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy'
Ireland’s Minister for Equality, Norma Foley, has marked Pride Month with launch of an “ambitious” National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy, which sets out the vision for “A safe, fair and inclusive Ireland where people are supported to live inclusive, healthy and fulfilling lives”. The launch follows on the heels of
The UK's first majority LGBTQ+ housing scheme gets underway in Manchester
Earlier this week, Great Places Housing Group hosted partners at an event to mark the official start on site at its £37 million flagship majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care social rent housing scheme in Whalley Range, which is two miles outside Manchester city centre. Plans for the scheme have been co-produced
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.Culture
London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on upcoming single 'My Place In This World'
Trinidad-born, London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on his upcoming single My Place In This World, a song about not fitting into the norms of society and finding the inner strength to persevere and survive. His previous single, the tech-house banger I Need Somebody, was well received by DJs and
Daley Pop x June 2025 starring: Rihanna, PinkPantheress, Calvin Harris, Clementine Douglas, Alison Goldfrapp, Darin, Kesha, Miriana Conte, Alizée and Miley Cyrus!
Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and even AQUA and I’ve always been obsessed withEurope
Ireland’s Minister for Equality marks Pride Month with launch of “ambitious” 'National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy'
Ireland’s Minister for Equality, Norma Foley, has marked Pride Month with launch of an “ambitious” National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy, which sets out the vision for “A safe, fair and inclusive Ireland where people are supported to live inclusive, healthy and fulfilling lives”. The launch follows on the heels of
'Our visibility can no longer be ignored.' Thousands fill the streets for 20th Bucharest Pride
Around 30,000 people filled the streets of Bucharest on Saturday, waving rainbow flags and chanting messages of solidarity and inclusion in Romania’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride march to date. Organisers say it marks the biggest turnout since the event began 20 years ago. The first Pride in Bucharest took
Tim Küsters from the Netherlands comes out on top and wins Mr Gay Europe title
Tim will be starting his work right away with a new project focusing on mental health and loneliness in the gay community. This project was decided upon by a joint group of finalists as a mission for the new Mr Gay Europe.Politics
Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party
Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support
Labour to formally declare “trans women are men” and ban trans women from all-women shortlists
The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, is set to formally declare that “trans women are men” and ban trans women from all-women shortlists in the wake of the Supreme Court‘s anti-trans gender ruling, which will affect the lives of trans people up and down the country. Stats For Lefties, which pu
Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”
Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”. The councillor, who has sat on Plymouth City Council since 2022, wrote in a post on X: “I cannot continue to represent a party that does not support my fundamental righ
Reform UK vows to ban Pride and Trans Flags from council buildings it controls
Reform UK has vowed it will ban Pride and Trans Flags from council buildings it now controls after the local elections on Thursday, 1 May. Writing on the X social media platform, the party said: “Reform UK councils will only fly the Union Jack, St George’s flag and County flags. We are proud of ourUS
Miley Cyrus says 'a month is too short' for Pride Month
Grammy-winning pop star Miley Cyrus, who has just released the album Something Beautiful, has said “a month is too short” for Pride Month, adding, “It’s a lifetime. It’s a lifestyle”. “My Pride Month message would be that I don’t think Pride should be stuck to a month.
"Never give up hope." Thousands gather for powerful demonstration of resistance against Trump's policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights
Thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from across the globe gathered in Washington DC on Saturday, 7 June blending exuberant celebration with a powerful demonstration of resistance against President Donald Trump's policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights. As part of the grand finale of the weeks-long WorldPride festivities, the march
Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on the health of LGBTQ+ people
The Trump administration has cancelled at least 68 grants focused on the health of LGBTQ+ people, as it continues to target what it describes as “ideologically driven science”. The US government terminated at least 68 grants to 46 institutions totalling nearly $40 million when awarded. While some ofUK
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
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts"
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stephen Watson, has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts", which involved some of the most extreme unlawful victimisation of LGBTs by any UK force. His refusal comes nearly two years after he was first urged to
Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party
Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support
New portrait of Terry Higgins to be unveiled ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday
A new portrait of Terry Higgins is to be unveiled later today, Monday, 9 June, at PWSH in Cardiff, ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday on Tuesday. The piece, by artist Darren Varnam, forms part of Prosiect Rhuban Rhudd ( Red Ribbon Project), a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring experiencesLatest Articles
Tens of thousands gather in Seoul for South Korean Pride
Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ South Koreans and allies gathered in central Seoul on Saturday, 14 June for the 26th annual Pride parade—one of Asia’s largest—marking a historic moment as a central government agency participated for the first time. Despite South Korea’s continued refusal to recognise
Will Young reflects on coming out and the progress of LGBTQ+ rights
Will Young has paid tribute to the trailblazers who fought for LGBTQ+ rights, while reflecting on his own journey since coming out. The 46-year-old singer rose to fame in 2002 after winning Pop Idol, launching a successful music career with his debut single Anything Is Possible / Evergreen, which became the
'Christian Legal Centre' to lodge judicial review if Progress Pride flags are put up on Regent Street
The Christian Legal Centre, which “provides legal support for those taking a stand for Jesus and the truth that flows from him”, has said it will lodge a judicial review against Westminster City Council and the Crown Estate if proposed trans-inclusive Progress Pride flags are put up along Regent Street
Actually Fabulous: Actually Gay Men's Chorus celebrates 20 years on top
This year, Brighton & Hove's Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary, a milestone that will be celebrated with Actually Fabulous: 20 Years of Actually Gay Men’s Chorus. Over two decades, AGMC has not only been a beacon of joy and community for
Trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf makes Vogue list, celebrating women who are shaping modern Britain
Vogue has included trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf in its annual “Vogue 25” list, celebrating women who are shaping modern Britain. Bergdorf, who began her transition in 2009, made history in 2017 as L’Oréal’s first transgender model and has served as an LGBTQ+ adviser to the Labour
Ireland’s Minister for Equality marks Pride Month with launch of “ambitious” 'National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy'
Ireland’s Minister for Equality, Norma Foley, has marked Pride Month with launch of an “ambitious” National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy, which sets out the vision for “A safe, fair and inclusive Ireland where people are supported to live inclusive, healthy and fulfilling lives”. The launch follows on the heels of
The UK's first majority LGBTQ+ housing scheme gets underway in Manchester
Earlier this week, Great Places Housing Group hosted partners at an event to mark the official start on site at its £37 million flagship majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care social rent housing scheme in Whalley Range, which is two miles outside Manchester city centre. Plans for the scheme have been co-produced
