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London Marathon adds non-binary category in “significant step” for equality

Those signing up for the mass participation event at the upcoming London Marathon will be able to register as non-binary for the first time. The move does not affect elite races, which will continue to operate under male and female categories and have their prizes divided up as such. This is because it follows rules set by World Athletics, an international governing body for certain sports.  Despite this, director Hugh Brasher described it as a “significant step” towards equality. “Changes such as this demonstrate our commitment to making the London…

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Manchester Pride: 5 of the campest moments from 2022’s celebrations

Manchester Pride returned in full force over the Bank Holiday weekend, with thousands of people turning out to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and protest for equality. It marked the first time that the event took place since “significant” changes were made to the organisation following a six-month review. This came after backlash from members of the LGBTQ+ community who felt that the city’s Pride was becoming too commercialised. As part of the changes, MCR Pride Live, which has seen stars like Ariana Grande and Olly Alexander perform, did not go…

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Man hospitalised after being stamped on in ‘homophobic’ attack

A man is in hospital after suffering ‘serious head injuries’ in an attack which allegedly saw him beaten and verbally assaulted with homophobic slurs. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers uncomfortable. He was found by police near a petrol station in Fleet, Hampshire just before 2:50am on 19 August, the Basingstoke Gazette reported. It is believed that the victim went to a local nightclub with friends before visiting the gas station shortly after. On his way back towards the town centre, he encountered two men…

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Liz Truss campaign suggests she ‘hates’ policy to ban ‘conversion therapy’

Liz Truss’ leadership campaign has hinted that she plans to U-turn on banning so-called ‘conversion therapy’ should she become Prime Minister, openDemocracy reported. Sir Iain Duncan Smith, a former leader of the Conservative Party who is now the director of her leadership election campaign, was asked about her policy on banning the harmful practice at an event hosted by the Conservative Christian Fellowship (CCF) on 9 August. “I hate it. Can I be clear about that? I think when you start banning things like this you enter a maze of…

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Liz Truss vs Rishi Sunak: Where does the next Prime Minister stand on LGBTQ+ issues?

The post Liz Truss vs Rishi Sunak: Where does the next Prime Minister stand on LGBTQ+ issues? appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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UKHSA updates monkeypox guidance as it secures 100,000 additional vaccine doses

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed that close contacts of monkeypox no longer need to isolate if they do not have symptoms. It stated that the change is taking place because a relatively small number of close contacts have gone on to develop monkeypox. There is also a lack of evidence of transmission outside of close and/or intimate contact. This brings the UK’s guidance in line with advice from the World Health Organisation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It comes as 100,000 additional vaccine doses…

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“We just want to be free”: LGBTQ+ Afghans are struggling to survive under Taliban rule

The post “We just want to be free”: LGBTQ+ Afghans are struggling to survive under Taliban rule appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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UK’s next Prime Minister: Where do the contenders stand on LGBTQ+ issues?

The post UK’s next Prime Minister: Where do the contenders stand on LGBTQ+ issues? appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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