24 October, 7pm Bishopsgate Institute, London Free, booking required Sue Sanders, Emeritus Professor of Harvey Milk Institute, is founder of LGBT History Month and chairperson of Schools OUT UK. An active LGBT rights campaigner for over 40 years, Sue has challenged oppression in the public and voluntary sectors through a variety of roles, and continues […]
Birmingham Town Hall flys the flag to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ youth suicide
On World Suicide Prevention Day (Monday 10th September), Gay Times Magazine have created ‘The Flag We Shouldn’t Be Proud Of’ which will be raised at Birmingham’s iconic landmark, Town Hall. This ceremonial version of the iconic pride flag has 2 of the 6 stripes removed in order to represent the 2 in 6 LGBTQ young […]
“Human Rights Trump Democracy”: Peter Tatchell
The renowned human rights campaigner makes a welcome return to the pages of Fyne Times, to talk Harry, Meghan, and same-sex marriage with Sam Bennett. In 2004 you told Fyne Times you rarely relax – has that changed all these years on? Not really. I get between 1,000-2,000 messages most days – it’s a real […]
Equal Marriage: Five Years
Philip Baldwin July marks the five year anniversary of the passing of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, applicable in England and Wales. This legislation came into force on 13 March 2014, with the first same-sex marriages taking place on 29 March 2014. In Scotland the legislation was not passed until February 2014, with […]
The Economist’s Pride and Prejudice Conference
By Caroline Paige – Outburst Newsletter. On 24th May Sue Sanders, Lizzie Wallis, and I attended The Economist’s Pride and Prejudice Conference in Bishopsgate, London, representing Schools OUT UK, and networking with leading advocates and champions in the pursuit of equal rights for LGBTQ employees, both domestic and international. Caroline and Lizzie briefly tell us […]
Peter Tatchell: The Economic Cost Of Homophobia
By Nicholas Chinardet – Outburst Newsletter Freshly returned from his ordeal in Russia, having been arrested for publicly showing support to local LGBT+ people on the margins of the World Cup of football, Peter Tatchell was back on a much more civilised breached on 19 June for the launch of his foundation’s latest report. A […]
New fund launched to combat LGBTQI discrimination in Asia
A new fund to support LGBTQI activism in Asia has been established, sponsored by Audeliss & INvolve Founder and CEO, Suki Sandhu, and managed by GiveOut. Under ‘The Suki Sandhu LGBTQI Asia Fund’, grants will be provided to support activists working across Asia to improve the lives of LGBTQI people. GiveOut and Suki Sandhu are […]
Do you have an LGBT story to share?
Come and present at: OUTing the Past 2019 – The International Festival of LGBT History & Activism being celebrated near you in 2019 Calling all budding historians and veteran queer activists with a story to tell… Are you sitting on a hidden episode from our LGBT+ past, such as: An event that provides further insights […]
Trade Unions and LGBT Equality: A Q&A with Peter Purton
Peter Purton was the Trade Union Congress’ disabilities and LGBT officer from 1998 until his retirement in 2016. A committed campaigner for LGBT rights since the seventies, his latest book, Champions of Equality: Trade Unions and LGBT Rights in Britain, is a comprehensive account of the crucial role that the trade unions played in the […]
Road Test: The New MG ZS
Kevin Haggarthy Prices start at £12,495 We asked people to guess the price of the new MG ZS and no one volunteered a figure less than £18,000, yet it starts at £12,495. Fully equipped you get Apple CarPlay, Sat Nav and cruise control. The seductive sale price is matched to a strong seven-year/80,000-mile warranty, contributing […]