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4 bills in the Queen’s Speech that could shape the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK
The Queen’s Speech will set out the government’s plans for the year ahead – and LGBTQ+ rights are, once again, in the firing line. Prince Charles will deliver the Queen’s Speech on Tuesday (10 May) at the State Opening of Parliament, ste
By LGBT
May 11, 2022
Trans Tory MP Jamie Wallis pleads not guilty to ‘fleeing’ from car crash
Conservative MP Jamie Wallis has pleaded not guilty to a string of offences relating to a car crash. Wallis, 37, was charged with failing to stop after a crash, failing to report a crash, leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position and driving without due c
By LGBT
May 11, 2022
Drag Race queen calls for trans conversion therapy ban in alternative Queen’s Speech
Ahead of the State Opening of Parliament, Drag Race UK’s River Medway has given an alternative Queen’s Speech for trans youth charity Mermaids. Tuesday’s (10 May) Queen’s Speech is expected to contain a formal announcement of a new
By LGBT
May 11, 2022
Tory government slammed for ‘misleading’ claim LGBTQ+ refugees will be safe in Rwanda
The Home Office has admitted there is evidence LGBTQ+ refugees could face persecution in Rwanda – but is pushing ahead with plans to send asylum seekers there. The government has faced resounding criticism from human rights groups over its plans to send a
By LGBT
May 11, 2022