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“We’ve got enough things to worry about”: Penny Mordaunt MP speaks out against “culture wars”

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Penny Mordaunt, a Conservative MP and Leader of the House of Commons, has spoken out against so-called “culture wars” and the vilification of transgender people. During an appearance on the BBC’s ‘Political Thinking with Nick Robinson’ podcast, Mordaunt was asked about the “deep electoral hole” the Tories are in and whether or not she thinks the “way to get out of it is to be anti-woke” as others do. “I think part of our role is to bring people together, we are more effective as a nation, or as a…

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Mpox: What you need to know about England’s vaccination programme

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It was recently announced that England’s mpox vaccination programme is no longer needed and will be wound down in the summer, but the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is keeping the situation under close review. Appointments to receive a first dose of the vaccine will remain available for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men at highest risk until 16 June, with bookings for second doses available until the end of July. The virus, which was formerly known as monkeypox, has seen a sustained reduction in cases…

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Montana Republicans ban trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from House floor

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Montana Republicans voted to ban a Democratic transgender lawmaker from the House of Representatives floor for the remainder of the legislative session. The drastic measure was taken against Zooey Zephyr, the first trans person elected to the state legislature in Montana history, after she spoke out against a bill that would see gender-affirming care for trans youth banned. The Democratic lawmaker told those who voted yes on the law and its amendments that she hopes they see the “blood on your hands” and was ultimately barred from participating in deliberations…

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Articles Asylum Government Illegal Migration Bill Labour Labour Party LGBTQ+ News Life Nadia Whittome Nadia Whittome MP News Originals Politics Rainbow Migration Stonewall

Nadia Whittome MP: ‘The Illegal Migration Bill is an attack on the right to seek asylum in the UK’

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The post Nadia Whittome MP: ‘The Illegal Migration Bill is an attack on the right to seek asylum in the UK’ appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Nadia Whittome MP

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Luke Pollard MP urges UK government to protect LGBTQ+ asylum seekers

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Luke Pollard has called on the UK government to not turn its back on LGBTQ+ asylum seekers fleeing persecution in its new Illegal Migration Bill. The new legislation was announced as a way of tackling small boat crossings in the Channel, which Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, has acknowledged has a 50% chance of being incompatible with human convention rights. The legislation will allow illegal arrivals to be detained without bail or judicial review for 28 days until they can be removed. Parliament will also determine an annual cap on…

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Articles Georgina Beyer Government LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ representation Life New Zealand News Politics Trans Trans Representation

Georgina Beyer: World’s first openly trans MP dies aged 65

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Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender MP, has died at the age of 65, her friends confirmed in a Facebook post on 6 March. “Georgie was surround by her nearest and dearest 24/7 over the past week, she accepted what was happening, was cracking jokes and had a twinkle in her eye, right until the final moment,” Scotty Kennedy wrote. “Farewell Georgie, your love, compassion and all that you have done for the Rainbow and many other communities will live on for ever.” In 1995, Georgina was elected mayor…

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Articles Asylum Government LGBTQ+ News Life News Rainbow Migration

LGBTQ+ people at risk of ‘serious harm’ in immigration detention, study finds

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LGBTQ+ people are facing harassment, bullying and deteriorating mental health while being held in the UK’s immigration detention system, according to a groundbreaking new pilot study. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. Conducted by Dr Laura Harvey of the University of Brighton and supported by Rainbow Migration, a charity which provides practical and emotional support for LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum, the study looked at the experiences of five LGBTQ+ people in detention. Four had been held in Immigration Removal Centres for several…

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Arkansas edges closer to introducing bill restricting drag shows

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Legislation that would see drag shows classified as “adult-oriented” in the same way as strip clubs and adult theatres has been approved by the Arkansas Senate. Drag performances would also be prohibited from taking place on public property and would not be able to happen within 1,000 feet of churches, schools, parks and libraries. Senate Bill 43 (SB43) was passed on 24 January in a 29-6 party line vote which saw all six of the chamber’s Democrats opposing. It will now head to the majority-Republican House where, if passed, will…

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Trans inmates “with male genitalia” to be banned from women’s prisons

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The UK government has announced that it will no longer place trans women “with male genitalia” in women’s prisons “unless there are exceptional circumstances”. The reforms will also prevent trans women who have been convicted of a sexual offence being placed in said facilities. “This will create a strong presumption, but allow for exemptions to be considered by Ministers on a case-by-case basis – though only the most truly exceptional cases will be considered,” the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) wrote in a statement on 25 January. “We will be publishing…

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More than 100 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in the US so far this year

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From limiting gender-affirming health care for minors to restricting who can attend drag performances, more than 100 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in the US so far this year. A total of 120 bills have been filed in 22 states, the majority of which focus on young trans people. Texas has introduced the most with 36, followed by Missouri with 26, then North Dakota with eight and Oklahoma with six. Bills aiming to restrict transgender girls and women competing on the sporting team that aligns with their gender identity have…

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