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Is the UK becoming less accepting of LGBTQ+ people? Stonewall publishes first major report in a decade
LGBTQ+ Life in the UK: 2026, released today (2 November), examines the experiences of almost 3,500 LGBTQ+ adults across the country
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Stonewall and Pride in London announce Soho Square vigil after Berlin Pride attack
The event will feature short speeches from community leaders and representatives, with further details to be shared by Stonewall and Pride in London on their social media channels
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Remembering the gay hero who inspired Harvey Milk, orchestrated Stonewall and ‘invented’ Pride
Craig Rodwell is "absolute proof that the rights we have today, worldwide, are in significant part thanks to generations of queer booksellers," says A.J. West, author of How Queer Bookshops Changed the World, in this guest essay
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Stonewall strives to create inclusive workplaces that make for a thriving society
Sarah Campbell, head of programmes at Stonewall, works with hundreds of employers to help them realise the economic benefits of a diverse workforce
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Joe Biden accepts Stonewall Award recognising his support for LGBTQ+ rights
Concluding his speech at the 2026 Stonewall Awards, Biden left a challenge to the audience, calling for an opponent to come forward to tackle Donald Trump's administration
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UK makes anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime an ‘aggravated offence’ in landmark law change
Approved by Royal Assent, anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes are now treated equally alongside offences motivated by race and religion
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Kezia Dugdale apologises for JK Rowling praise and insists Stonewall backs trans rights
The controversy came after Dugdale was asked about Rowling during an interview with the Guardian following news of her appointment
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LGBTQ+ hate crimes set to become aggravated offences under UK bill
The bill amendment, spearheaded by UK LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, follows lobbying efforts directed at MPs to amend the Crime and Policing Bill since 2024
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Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime bill passes House of Lords as an aggressive offence
"We are one step closer to making anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime an aggravated offence," says Stonewall CEO Simon Blake
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UK Government moves to make LGBTQ+ hate crime an aggravated offence under new law
If approved, it would change how certain hate crimes are charged and sentenced in England and Wales
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Premier League LGBTQ+ armbands no longer required as new ‘With Pride’ initiative launches
As part of the campaign, the League is collaborating with the national LGBTQ+ support line Switchboard
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Dame Kelly Holmes and Josh Cavallo support Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces relaunch as survey highlights discrimination in sport
Holmes said movement and exercise continue to play an important role in her physical and mental wellbeing, even after retirement
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Stonewall left with £92k in reserves as charity warns of ‘significant turbulence’ for LGBTQ+ rights
“The UK used to be a world leader in LGBTQ+ rights. Sadly, that is no longer the case," a spokesperson said
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Laurence Fox ordered to pay £90,000 to Drag Race UK star Crystal and Stonewall CEO after losing ‘paedophiles’ libel appeal
High Court Judge Mrs. Justice Collins Rice described Fox’s comments as “seriously harmful, defamatory and baseless”
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Stonewall backs human rights chief in warning UK over trans exclusion following UK Supreme Court ruling
"To ensure the UK is both meeting its international human rights obligations and ensuring that there are no inconsistencies in its legislative framework for trans people," said Stonewall
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Trans activist and Stonewall veteran Miss Major Griffin-Gracy dies aged 78
"It is with profound sadness that House of gg announces the passing of our beloved leader and revolutionary figure," announced her organisation the House of gg
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Stonewall challenges Tim Allan’s government appointment as charity writes open letter to Keir Starmer
Stonewall warns Tim Allan’s appointment could give Sex Matters “disproportionate and undue influence” over government communications
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Trump administration erase references to bisexuality from Stonewall National Monument site
"They are literally doing bi-erasure"
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‘We can no longer assume progress is inevitable’: Simon Blake reflects on 40 years of Stonewall
"Stonewall has always been a beacon of hope," writes Simon Blake, CEO of the LGBTQ+ rights organisation, in an op-ed for Attitude
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Drag Race legend Jiggly Caliente among trans icons to be honoured at Stonewall Inn
Seven transgender icons have been inducted into the National LGBTQ Wall of Honour at the historic Stonewall Inn today