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July 9, 2022

Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney joins thousands protesting Tories’ brutal anti-trans attacks

Yasmin Finney was among more than a thousand frustrated yet joyful LGBTQ+ people protesting against the Tory government’s increasing attacks against trans people. For London Trans+ Pride on Saturday (9 July), protesters marched from the historic Wellington Arch by Hyde Park down to Soho Square in the heart of the...

July 9, 2022

Pennsylvania governor vetoes ‘discriminatory, unnecessary and harmful’ anti-trans sports bill

Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf has vetoed a “discriminatory, unnecessary and harmful” anti-trans sports ban. On Friday (8 July), Wolf refused to sign House Bill 972 which would have barred trans girls from participating in girls and women’s athletics at publicly-funded schools and at any institution where...

July 9, 2022

Suranne Jones speaks out after Gentleman Jack cancellation: ‘This show brought so many together’

Suranne Jones has reflected on Gentleman Jack and the “extraordinary” legacy of Anne Lister after HBO announced it has cancelled the show. Jones, who brought to life the “first modern lesbian” Lister, said that as much as the gig wasn’t exactly easy, it’s one she’ll never forget....

July 9, 2022

London transformed into augmented reality queer art exhibition that needs to be seen to be believed

A new augmented reality (AR) experience is transforming central London into a dazzling queer art exhibition to celebrate 50 years of Pride in the UK. Launching Saturday (2 July), the day of the Pride in London parade, Pride Augmented: A Celebration of Queer Art brings together six of the most exciting underrepresented...

July 9, 2022

Tory MP who questioned alleged Chris Pincher victim if he was gay made minister

The British Conservative Party MP who reportedly asked an alleged victim of Chris Pincher if he was gay has been made a minister. Warning – sexual assault allegations. Downing Street has announced a wave of new appointments to government as Boris Johnson clinches to power as caretaker prime minister. Among the fresh faces...

July 9, 2022

Film poster showing Goddess Kali smoking and waving Pride flag sparks furious backlash

A poster for an upcoming documentary film has sparked outrage after it featured a depiction of Goddess Kali with a Pride flag and a cigarette. Filmmaker Leena Manimekalai shared the poster in a tweet on Saturday (July 2) saying: “Super thrilled to share the launch of my recent film – today at [Aga Khan Museum]...

July 9, 2022

Nigerian actor Uche Maduagwu arrested after bravely coming out as gay: ‘I will forever remain gay’

Popular Nigerian social media personality Uche Maduagwu, who previously denied he was gay, has bravely come out in a candid post on Instagram. Maduagwu was riled to come out in response to three men who were sentenced to death by stoning for being gay in the Nigerian state Bauchi, including a man who was 70-years-old....

July 9, 2022

Drag queen storyteller for kids Aida H Dee receives violent threats after home address leaks

A right-wing mob threatened to bring “every weapon in their arsenal” to celebrated drag queen Aida H Dee’s home after her address was leaked on a hateful chat group. Aida, who is the founder of Drag Queen Story Hour UK, tells PinkNews that she’s been sent vile hate “day after day”, feeling like she’s been...

July 9, 2022

Gay bar forced to close after spate of violent incidents committed by drunk straight people

The owner of Wimbledon’s first gay bar said he feels “let down by the police” after a number of violent incidents have led to the venue’s closure. MyLondon reported that the owner of Bar CMYK in Wimbledon will close the venue after its hours were cut following a number of incidents – including a man...

July 9, 2022

Kemi Badenoch launches Tory leadership bid despite ‘utterly failing’ LGBTQ+ people

Former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch has thrown her hat into the ring to become the leader of the Conservative Party despite her “utterly failing” LGBTQ+ people. The Tory MP for Saffron Walden, 42, announced Friday (8 July) that she will be entering the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister....