The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs.

LGBT+ Groups of the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Scottish National Party, Plaid Cymru, Greens and Alliance issued a joint statement expressing concern, disappointment and anger at a report that emerged over the weekend regarding legal reforms for trans people:

Your questions answered by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer

From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety guidelines, keeping staff and customers safe as we get our economy moving again.

The Prime Minister has condemned the violence seen against police officers during protests over the weekend.

The Conservative Party has more out LGBT+ MPs than any other political party globally - a huge achievement. There are also many out LGBT+ councillors, MSPs, AMs, and directly elected Mayors. 

Britain wants nothing more than for Hong Kong to succeed under “one country, two systems”. I hope that China wants the same. Let us work together to make it so.

Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people and businesses.

Out of the Margins highlights the exclusion and marginalisation of LBT+ people globally.

Happy Pride Month!

This month we celebrate love and equality across the UK. Take a look at the video produced by the Government Equalities Office highlighting some amazing milestones in LGBT history