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Emily Thornberry MP says we must “stand united” in fight for equality

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Emily Thornberry, the Labour MP for Islington South and Finsbury, has spoken about the importance of standing “united” in the fight for global equality. Speaking to GAY TIMES at Pride in London on 1 July, the Shadow Attorney for England and Wales emphasised why Pride protests and celebrations continue to be essential. “I come every year that I can, I absolutely love it,” she explained. “That’s the truth, bottom line. I really enjoy it, it’s a great party. However, it’s also really important in terms of the politics of it. It’s…

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Mayor of London announces new shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ people

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London will soon be home to a new shelter for members of the LGBTQ+ community experiencing homelessness, the Mayor of London has announced. On 10 July, Sadiq Khan confirmed an additional £20 million of funding will be invested to tackle the issue of sleeping rough in the capital. More than three quarters (£17.27m) of the money announced will be used to deliver the No Second Night Out (NSNO) service from 1 April 2024 to 21 March 2027, which will exist to support those sleeping on the streets for the first…

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Bristol Pride bans political parties “until more is done” for LGBTQ+ rights

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Bristol Pride has announced that political parties will be banned from having a stall or walking in this year’s march. In a statement released on 4 July, the event’s organisers said this will be in place “until more is done to stand up for our entire community, ensuring that LGBT+ rights are embedded into policy, and that none of our community is left behind.” “We recognise that parties have many members and managing all voices and opinions is difficult,” they continued. “However leadership and party line comes from the top…

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Mhairi Black to step down as MP at next election

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Mhairi Black, the SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, has announced that she will step down as an MP at the next election.  The party’s Deputy Leader at Westminster was first elected in 2015 and has championed LGBTQ+ rights and equality during her time in office.  “I’m tired is a big part of it and the thing that makes me tired is Westminster,” she told ‘The News Agents’ podcast on 4 July. “I think it is one of the most unhealthy workplaces that you could ever be in.” Black…

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Night Czar Amy Lamé: ‘We must protect our cherished queer venues from closure’

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The post Night Czar Amy Lamé: ‘We must protect our cherished queer venues from closure’ appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Amy Lamé

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Luke Pollard MP: ‘When it comes to LGBTQ+ veterans, Rishi Sunak finds ‘sorry’ the hardest word to say’

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The post Luke Pollard MP: ‘When it comes to LGBTQ+ veterans, Rishi Sunak finds ‘sorry’ the hardest word to say’ appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Luke Pollard MP

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“Don’t operate in fear”: State Senator Shevrin Jones on anti-LGBTQ+ bills

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The post “Don’t operate in fear”: State Senator Shevrin Jones on anti-LGBTQ+ bills appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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UK to pardon women with historic homosexuality convictions for first time

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Women who were unjustly convicted for same-sex activity in the United Kingdom will be able to apply for a pardon for the first time, the Home Office has announced. The Disregards and Pardons Scheme initially only applied to men and specific offences, though now offers anyone convicted or cautioned under now-abolished laws related to homosexuality the chance to request a pardon. The broadening of the scheme, which took effect on 13 June, also applies to veterans who were convicted under service law. The changes were described as “a significant step…

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Government urged to expand opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing by leading charities

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Funding the expansion of opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing in England is a “no brainer”, five leading charities have told the government. Terrence Higgins Trust, National AIDS Trust, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Hepatitis C Trust and the British Liver Trust are all calling on Rishi Sunak’s administration to roll out the opt-out tests in A&E departments within areas that have a high HIV prevalence. In just 12 months, more than 1,998 people have been found with HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C as a result of opt-out testing in…

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Ron DeSantis signs ‘largest slate of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Florida history’

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping range of anti-LGBTQ+ laws targeting drag shows, which bathrooms people use, gender-affirming care and preferred pronouns. The bills were signed at the evangelical Cambridge Christian School in Tampa on 17 May, the same day as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The legislation will see bathrooms and changing rooms separated “based on biological sex”, meaning people will not be able to use the facilities that align with their gender identity. Trans children will not be able to access gender-affirming treatments such as…

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