Guest Article by Rach, founder of Lesbians Against Fascism and Transphobia (LAFT)LAFT can currently be found on Instagram. I was born in the early 80’s so my most formative years were lived under Thatcher. I was also born into a…
Living My Truth, No Matter What They Say Growing up in a big city in the ’80s and ’90s, bigotry wasn’t just tolerated—it was practically a national pastime. Homophobic and transphobic slurs flew around like seagulls at a seaside chippy,…
We are deeply disturbed by reports that the Labour Party is preparing to formalise a position that explicitly excludes trans women from key areas of political life. If accurate, the leaked NEC paper represents not just a betrayal of the…
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is about to launch a consultation on changes to its statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions, and associations. While consultations are supposed to be democratic exercises, the context behind this one…
The struggle for LGBTQ+ rights has been a long and arduous journey, marked by significant progress and alarming setbacks. A concerning trend in recent years is the resurgence of far-right movements targeting LGBTQ+ communities, echoing the oppressive tactics employed by…
Stonewall’s Fall from Grace: How the Charity is Failing the Trans Community For years, Stonewall was the loudest voice in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the UK. A powerhouse that took on governments, reshaped policies, and made workplaces safer…