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There’s Been A Huge Rise In Hate Crimes Against LGBT People, A New Report Says
The figures were released as Stonewall launches its biggest campaign in years.
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This Is Why “Good Morning Britain” Invited A “Gay Cure” Therapist On
Outrage followed Mike Davidson’s appearance on ITV’s morning show. But who is he and what is the real reason broadcasters invite him on?
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This Labour Politician Says A Magazine Outed Her Against Her Will
“It wasn’t in my control and I do regret that – I think it was unfair,” said former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale.
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This Former Homeless Woman Is Setting Up Britain’s First Shelter For LGBT People
“As a minority we are more at risk. But the sector hasn’t really responded to it.” Carla Ecola told BuzzFeed News why it’s vital she sets up a homeless shelter for LGBT people.
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A Judge In Northern Ireland Just Dismissed Two Cases Calling For Same-Sex Marriage
Campaigners and lawyers told BuzzFeed News that they will appeal.
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This Is Why Men Meet For Sex In Public Toilets
“I was looking for some kind of acknowledgement of my existence.” Six men tell BuzzFeed News what leads them to seek sex in public toilets and how the police have cracked down on “cottaging”.
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A Uniqlo Assistant Told A Customer To Leave After She Kissed Her Girlfriend In The Changing Room
“Homophobia is truly alive and kicking,” customer Amy Ashenden told BuzzFeed News.
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This Is What Happened To Men Sent To Jail In England For Being Gay
Fifty years after homosexuality was partially decriminalised, Keith Biddlecombe tells BuzzFeed News about what happened when he was sent to prison in the 1950s, and the devastating tragedy that unfolded as a result.
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A Boxing Champion "Has Been Reported To Police" After Tweeting About A Male Shop Worker Wearing Makeup
Exclusive: After Billy Joe Saunders tweeted a photo criticising a male shop worker for wearing makeup, the beauty adviser fought back, and told BuzzFeed News: “I wouldn’t be the same person today if it wasn’t for makeup.”
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This Study Shows That Hardly Anyone Knows The Most Important Thing About HIV Today
Most people still wrongly believe you can get HIV from having unprotected sex with someone who has the virus and is on effective treatment, a new survey has revealed.
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People Are Showering The Tories’ Power-Sharing Party With Rainbow Flags To Protest Its Stance On LGBT Rights
“I thought it would be good for anyone searching them to see loads and loads of rainbow flags, so they’ll know that there’s more love than hate in the world,” the man behind the campaign told BuzzFeed News.
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The Party The Tories Say They’ll Share Power With Has Repeatedly Opposed LGBT Rights
“May cozying up with the DUP shows how little she cares for LGBTQ rights.”
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Both Tory Candidates Linked To "Gay Cure" Organisations Have Failed To Win Their Seats
BuzzFeed News previously revealed that Kristy Adams in Hove and Caroline Ansell in Eastbourne had associations with “pray away the gay” groups.
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Here’s What You Need To Know About The Democratic Unionist Party
Theresa May has said she will govern with help from her party’s “friends and allies” in the DUP. But Northern Ireland’s largest party has a controversial record on many issues.
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Gay Couples Will Soon Be Able To Marry In Some Scottish Churches
A historic vote by the Scottish Episcopal Church will mean same-sex unions could take place within a year – but a backlash is expected from the Anglican Communion.
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A Nigerian Writer Who Was Kidnapped After Writing About Homophobia Has Been Released
“This is not the first time this has happened to writers in Nigeria and a few months ago one of them got killed,” a Nigerian LGBT activist told BuzzFeed News. “I’m sure this is not going to be the last time.”
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One Of London’s Most Famous Gay Clubs Refused A Man Entry For Having HIV Medication On Him
“It was humiliating,” the customer told BuzzFeed News. “It’s the biggest gay venue, they should know better. They should do better.”
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Another Conservative Candidate Has Links To "Gay Cure" Organisations
Caroline Ansell received a donation from a “gay cure” charity and is a member of a group of churches accused of “healing” LGBT people – the same group attended by another Tory candidate.
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A Manchester Arena Crew Member Has Described The Confusion And Terror Of The Manchester Attack
A member of staff who was at the MEN Arena at the time of Monday night’s attack has told BuzzFeed News of the moments following the explosion, which killed at least 22.
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Revealed: This Tory Candidate Had Links To A “Gay Cure” Church
“They thought you had a demon in you,” said a gay former member of the church. But parliamentary hopeful Kristy Adams refused to answer questions from BuzzFeed News when approached about her involvement in the church.
