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Here are the 5 best UK cities to be an LGBTQ+ student

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The five most LGBTQIA+ friendly UK cities for students have been revealed. Research conducted by University Compare analysed six metrics to create an index to determine the top five ranking cities. The study scrutinised 42 UK cities and compared the total LGBTQIA+ population in a city, rate of recorded LGBTQIA+ hate crimes, inclusivity of local mental health services and residents’ interest in engaging with LGBTQIA+ social groups. In addition, they reviewed data on the city’s queer clubs and online search interest in the city’s annual Pride event. The information was…

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SNP MP Mhairi Black tells politicians to ‘leave trans people the hell alone’

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Outgoing Deputy Leader of the SNP Mhairi Black defended the trans+ community during a speech at an Edinburgh Fringe Festival event. Speaking at an ‘In Conversation with…’ event hosted by Graham Spiers, she criticised the way trans issues have been transformed into “intellectual debate.” “I want trans people to be able to live with dignity and happiness,” she declared. “And for newspapers and politicians to leave them the hell alone.” “Being trans is not something to be feared,” she continued. “It’s just an aspect of a human being, the same…

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Three men arrested after horrific attack on two gay men in Edinburgh

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Three men have been arrested after a recent physical assault incident on two gay men in Edinburgh. The horrific attack took place around 9:20 pm on 30 July in the city centre with numerous onlookers In an interview with the Edinburgh News, an eyewitness recalled a group of four men kicking, spitting and punching the two men. After the assault the assailants robbed them and ran off. The two victims, who were revealed to be married, are aged 33 and 30. “It was unprovoked entirely – the gay men did…

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