Category: Pride in London

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GAY TIMES and Casamigos celebrate Pride in London at rooftop party

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LGBTQ+ stars came out to celebrate Pride at Yasmin Soho on the rooftop of 1Warwick Photography by Sofi Adams GAY TIMES teamed up with Casamigos to hold their annual Casa Pride party in London. Taking place at Yasmin Soho on the rooftop of 1Warwick, the party coincided with Pride in London which saw over 1 million people take to the streets to watch this year’s parade. Cat Burns, Munroe Bergdorf, Vincint, Poppy Ajudha, the cast of I Kissed A Girl, and Reece King were among some of the guests at the special…

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“Stand Against Suella”: Protest announced following Home Secretary’s gay asylum comments

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Pride in London, in association with the African Rainbow Family LGBTIQ Equality, has announced the date and location of a protest “to protect our community from the government’s anti-LGBTQ+ agenda.” On Sunday 1 October, it will be held at Parliament Square at 3pm. The protest was announced in response to Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s prior comments and address at the American Enterprise Institute, a centre right think tank in Washington DC, where she noted fear of being persecuted over being gay and/or a woman is not reason enough to claim…

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Pride in London announces date of 2024 celebration, protest and march

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After more than a million people took to the streets to celebrate Pride in London this year, organisers have confirmed when the event will be taking place in 2024. Despite it usually happening in July, next year Pride in London will be held on Saturday 29 June. “Our capital’s Pride celebrations were a huge success and I can’t wait to see what the Pride in London team have planned for 2024,” Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said. “Our city has many thriving and vibrant LGBTQI+ communities, and it’s vital that…

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Emily Thornberry MP says we must “stand united” in fight for equality

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Emily Thornberry, the Labour MP for Islington South and Finsbury, has spoken about the importance of standing “united” in the fight for global equality. Speaking to GAY TIMES at Pride in London on 1 July, the Shadow Attorney for England and Wales emphasised why Pride protests and celebrations continue to be essential. “I come every year that I can, I absolutely love it,” she explained. “That’s the truth, bottom line. I really enjoy it, it’s a great party. However, it’s also really important in terms of the politics of it. It’s…

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Sadiq Khan: “The trans community should not be stigmatised, demonised or weaponised”

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Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has spoken out against transgender people being “stigmatised, demonised or weaponised” in so-called ‘culture wars’. Speaking to GAY TIMES at Pride in London on 1 July, Khan emphasised the importance of keeping the community at the forefront of this year’s event and due to the ongoing stigma they face in both politics and the media. “Listen, one of the things that’s the worst of all in politics is people being caught up in the crossfire of a ‘culture war’,” he said. “And we see…

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Terrence Higgins Trust marks 41 years since the death of Terry Higgins

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Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s leading sexual health charity, is marking 41 years since the death of its namesake Terry Higgins. He passed away at the age of 37 on 4 July 1982 and is one of the first people known to have died from the AIDS virus in the UK. “His boyfriend Rupert buried him using his student loan to pay for the funeral,” the charity wrote on Instagram on the 41st anniversary of his passing. “At the time, HIV didn’t have a name, let alone a test. Rupert’s…

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More than 1 million people turn out to celebrate Pride in London

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Huge crowds took to the streets of London on 1 July to take part in this year’s Pride celebrations. More than 30,000 participants from around 600 organisations got involved in this year’s Parade, which began at Hyde Park Corner and ended at Whitehall. Organisers estimated that more than one million people took part in this year’s Pride festivities more generally, which coincided with the 51st anniversary of the UK’s first Pride march. The day featured headline performances from Adam Lambert, Idina Menzel and Todrick Hall, with other stars such as…

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Night Czar Amy Lamé: ‘We must protect our cherished queer venues from closure’

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The post Night Czar Amy Lamé: ‘We must protect our cherished queer venues from closure’ appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Amy Lamé

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Met Police restores LGBTQ+ liaison officers to ‘rebuild trust’ with community

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The Met Police has announced the return of full time LGBTQ+ liaison officers in London as part of its “commitment to rebuilding the trust” with the community. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. The roles were created in conjunction with LGBTQ+ people and the LGBT+ Independent Advisory Group (IAG), feedback from which showed it that “the expectations and requirements of LGBT+ community liaison had changed.” LGBT+ Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) will provide support and advice to peers, colleagues and members of…

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Pride Placard Pop-Up: GAY TIMES will open a community space on Regent Street for Pride in London

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Ahead of the 51st Pride in London parade this July, GAY TIMES is excited to announce the opening of its Pride Placard Pop-up on Regent Street. Open to the public for three days from 29 June to 1 July, GT’s vibrant pop-up space will serve as a hub for creativity, connections, and conversations. With an array of creative workshops led by artist Hannah Dickins and other community events, it will become a gathering place for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to express their pride and celebrate love in all its…

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