The Latest Breaking News from Pride

Met says its officers will not march in uniform at London Pride event

Move comes after concerns about homophobia raised by Peter Tatchell and other LGBTQ+ campaigners

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

‘My young friend’s joy quickened my jaded gay heart’ – the Pride I’ll never forget

In the summer of 2019 I took a 17-year-old to her first Pride. There were surprises in store for both of us

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

Peter Tatchell: Pride event has become too corporate and commercial

The campaigner said the event in London often looks like “a huge PR, marketing and branding exercise” by big companies.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

What do all the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for?

June is Pride month 

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

‘Arabs and Muslims flaunted their costumes in true queer glory’ – the Pride I’ll never forget

Growing up gay in Bahrain, I was thrilled by the camp potential of Arab music – but terrified of the reaction if I gave in and danced the way I wanted to. Years later, in a field in London, I let myself go

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

Letter to London from Sadiq Khan on 50 years of Pride

We know there is still much more to do as too many LGBTQI+ people still face prejudice, discrimination and the threat of violence as they go about their daily lives

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022

London Pride in the name of love: record crowd expected at first parade since lockdown

Organisers said they were seeing ‘incredible amounts of demand and excitement for this weekend’s event’

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022

Bristol disabled woman unable to go to this year's pride march creates her own - from LEGO

Meticulous detail has gone into the incredible display

Bristol Post · Jul 1, 2022

Friday briefing: Inside the making of Britain’s lesser-known Pride celebrations

In today’s newsletter: Nimo Omer speaks to LGBTQ+ organisers from Arran to the Isle of Wight on how they’re marking Pride month

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

‘My parents tried their best, and I threw it back in their faces’ – the Pride I’ll never forget

As a 16-year-old from rural Devon, I should have been delighted when my mum and dad took me to San Francisco. So why did the drag queens and Dykes on Bikes make me so miserable?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022