Head of outgoing news Fran Unsworth has told LGBTQ+ BBC staff to get used to hearing and seeing views that they do “not personally like”.
Head of outgoing news Fran Unsworth has told LGBTQ+ BBC staff to get used to hearing and seeing views that they do “not personally like”.
The BBC has been criticised by trans activists and allies for publishing the article: “We’re being pressured into sex by some trans women”.
Over 900 have signed an open letter to the BBC on poor editorial standards when reporting on issues that affect the trans community.
The BBC has released a 10-part investigative podcast as it announced its ‘investigation’ into LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall.
A report has revealed that the BBC is likely to be withdrawing from the Diversity Champions programme, leaving LGBTQ+ staff “horrified”.
Carrie Johnson shared a message of support for the LGBTQ+ community during a public appearance at a Conservative conference on Tuesday.
Wiltshire crime commissioner Philip Wilkinson accused Stonewall of having a “potentially dangerous” ideology for supporting trans equality.
Ofcom has withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, arguing that it “poses a conflict or risk of perceived bias”.
Liz Truss is urging the government to cease participation in the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme.
A legal challenge, against the Crown Prosecution Service for “adopting a pro-trans ideology”, has been unsuccessful.
