Category: Politics

Anti-Trans Rhetoric Articles Edinburgh Edinburgh Fringe Festival Government LGBTQ+ News Life Mhairi Black News Parliament Politics Scotland Scottish National Party SNP.

SNP MP Mhairi Black tells politicians to ‘leave trans people the hell alone’

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Outgoing Deputy Leader of the SNP Mhairi Black defended the trans+ community during a speech at an Edinburgh Fringe Festival event. Speaking at an ‘In Conversation with…’ event hosted by Graham Spiers, she criticised the way trans issues have been transformed into “intellectual debate.” “I want trans people to be able to live with dignity and happiness,” she declared. “And for newspapers and politicians to leave them the hell alone.” “Being trans is not something to be feared,” she continued. “It’s just an aspect of a human being, the same…

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Articles Chris Bryant Government Labour Party LGBTQ+ News Life News Politics

Labour’s Chris Bryant says he has been sexually assaulted by 5 male MPs

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Chris Bryant, a senior Labour MP who chairs the Commons standards committee, has claimed to have been repeatedly groped by male colleagues. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. Writing in his new book, Code of Conduct, Why We Need to Fix Parliament – and How to Do It, the 61-year-old said “five male MPs have felt my bottom uninvited”. “One of them, who was not out, did so repeatedly,” he wrote. “Another, who is still in the House and still does…

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Articles Conservative Party Government Illegal Migration Bill Immigration LGBTQ+ News Life Micro Rainbow Nadia Whittome MP News Politics Rainbow Migration Rwanda

Government condemned for passing “cruel and callous” Illegal Migration Bill

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The highly controversial Illegal Migration Bill is set to become law, leaving advocacy groups terrified of the ramifications it could have on those trying to seek asylum in the UK. Under the bill, those entering the country via “illegal” routes – such as by crossing the Channel in small boats – will be detained and removed. Suggested amendments proposed by the House of Lords were scrapped by MPs earlier this week, which included restrictions on sending LGBTQ+ people to countries that may not be safe for them. Nadia Whittome, Labour…

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Articles Conversion Therapy Government Jayne Ozanne Kemi Badenoch MP LGBTQ+ News Life News Politics Rishi Sunak Stonewall

PM accused of “moral failing” for delay in banning ‘conversion therapy’

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Rishi Sunak has been accused of failing victims of so-called ‘conversion therapy’ as survivors continue to wait for legislation banning it. In an open letter sent to both the Prime Minister and the equalities minister Kemi Badenoch on 17 July, a number of senior parliamentarians, religious leaders, medical professionals, human rights leaders and prominent LGBTQ+ voices called on the government to fulfil its promise of outlawing the harmful practice. “Not only has the delay damaged the lives of countless vulnerable LGBT+ victims, it has also emboldened perpetrators to act with…

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Articles Emily Thornberry MP Government Interviews Labour Party LGBTQ+ News Life News Originals Politics Pride Pride in London

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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Articles Government LGBTQ+ homelessness LGBTQ+ News Life London Mayor of London News Politics Sadiq Khan

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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Articles Bristol Bristol Pride Conservative Party Government Labour Party LGBTQ+ News Life News Politics Pride

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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Articles Government LGBTQ+ News Life Mhairi Black News Politics SNP.

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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Amy Lamé Articles Government LGBTQ+ News Life London London nightlife London's Night Czar Mayor of London News Nightlife opinion Originals Politics Pride Pride in London Sadiq Khan

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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Articles Etherton Review Government LGBTQ+ Veterans Life Luke Pollard Luke Pollard MP Military News opinion Originals Politics Pride Rishi Sunak Veteran

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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