LGBT+

Scottish First Minister John Swinney during the annual Pride parade in Edinburgh

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Concern as Scottish Government favours UK-wide ban on conversion therapy

People take part in the Pride Edinburgh 2024 parade through Edinburgh city centre.

People take part in the Pride Edinburgh 2024 parade through Edinburgh city centre.

Scotland to move to 'regional model' of gender identity healthcare for under-18s

The SNP conference passed the motion on Sunday afternoon with overwhelming support

The SNP conference passed the motion on Sunday afternoon with overwhelming support

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SNP members vote to improve access to gender affirming healthcare

Charity Just Like Us is to roll out its LGBT education project north of the Border later this year

Charity Just Like Us is to roll out its LGBT education project north of the Border later this year

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This was my experience at school in Scotland. It's clear why LGBT education is needed

Eight in 10 young LGBT people in Scotland have had suicidal thoughts and feelings, research has found

Eight in 10 young LGBT people in Scotland have had suicidal thoughts and feelings, research has found

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Education project for Scottish schools to combat 'anti-LGBT media narratives'

Hannah Bardell discusses Murdo Fraser's views on same-sex marriage

Hannah Bardell discusses Murdo Fraser's views on same-sex marriage

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Murdo Fraser's views on same-sex marriage are genuinely frightening

Alan Cumming picked up the award for being a trailblazer in the television industry

Alan Cumming picked up the award for being a trailblazer in the television industry

Alan Cumming receives prestigious 'trailblazer' award for work in TV industry

People take part in a demonstration for trans rights outside the UK Government Office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh.

People take part in a demonstration for trans rights outside the UK Government Office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh.

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Questions loom over direction Labour will take on transgender rights

Scotland should lead, not follow, on banning conversion therapy practices

Scotland should lead, not follow, on banning conversion therapy practices

LGBT+ conversion therapy ban

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Steph Paton: Scotland should lead, not follow, on banning conversion therapy

An LGBT Youth Scotland volunteer takes part in Edinburgh Pride

An LGBT Youth Scotland volunteer takes part in Edinburgh Pride

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Puberty blocker ban imposed by Tories is lawful, High Court rules

Pride is about solidarity, and recognition of the interconnected struggles of the queer community and others facing persecution and injustice

Pride is about solidarity, and recognition of the interconnected struggles of the queer community and others facing persecution and injustice

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Ellie Gomersall: Pride movement must back Gaza just as it backed miners’ strikes

Mhairi Black spoke ahead of her debut Edinburgh Fringe show

Mhairi Black spoke ahead of her debut Edinburgh Fringe show

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Mhairi Black: Kate Forbes’ views on gay marriage are 'extreme' and 'archaic'

Irvine Welsh at the Now Rest cafe in Leith, Edinburgh

Irvine Welsh at the Now Rest cafe in Leith, Edinburgh

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Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, Labour and arguing on Twitter

Suella Braverman said the Progress pride flag representing LGBT+ equality was monstrous

Suella Braverman said the Progress pride flag representing LGBT+ equality was monstrous

Conservative Party

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'Unfit for office': Suella Braverman in 'appalling anti-LGBT speech'

A senior clinical team, commissioned by the chief medical officer for Scotland, considered all 32 recommendations of the Cass Review into gender identity services for children and young people

A senior clinical team, commissioned by the chief medical officer for Scotland, considered all 32 recommendations of the Cass Review into gender identity services for children and young people

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Scottish Government responds to recommendations from Cass Review by clinical team

First Minister John Swinney at a Pride march (left) and Dr Hilary Cass showing the front page of her controversial review

First Minister John Swinney at a Pride march (left) and Dr Hilary Cass showing the front page of her controversial review

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John Swinney responds as Yale experts warn of 'serious flaws' in Cass Review

The findings of Hilary Cass's review have been savaged by Yale Law School

The findings of Hilary Cass's review have been savaged by Yale Law School

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Cass Review 'obscures key findings' and 'misrepresents data', finds Yale Law School

Keir Starmer claimed that trans women had no right to use women's-only spaces

Keir Starmer claimed that trans women had no right to use women's-only spaces

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Keir Starmer says trans women 'don't have right' to use women-only spaces

The Tory candidate Miriam Cates has been vocal opponent of attempts to ban conversion therapy

The Tory candidate Miriam Cates has been vocal opponent of attempts to ban conversion therapy

Church of England

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Tory candidate Miriam Cates was trustee of church delivering gay 'exorcism'

People take part in the Pride Edinburgh 2023 parade through Edinburgh city centre.

People take part in the Pride Edinburgh 2023 parade through Edinburgh city centre.

General Election

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Steph Paton: Election overlapping with Pride has served up a toxic combination

The National spoke to four MSPs about their experience of being LGBTQ in Holyrood

The National spoke to four MSPs about their experience of being LGBTQ in Holyrood

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'We shouldn't lose hope': LGBT+ MSPs on the experience of being out in Holyrood

Scotland’s census has revealed information regarding the trans and LGBT community that is expected to help improve the lives of those living and working in the country

Scotland’s census has revealed information regarding the trans and LGBT community that is expected to help improve the lives of those living and working in the country

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Census reveals size of Scotland's LGBT community for the first time

Mhairi Black, who is a vocal champion of LGBT rights and is gay herself, took to social media to show her support for David Tennant

Mhairi Black, who is a vocal champion of LGBT rights and is gay herself, took to social media to show her support for David Tennant

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Mhairi Black wades into David Tennant 'shut up' row with Kemi Badenoch on LGBT rights

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer meeting Labour supporters during a visit to Northampton Town Football Club

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer meeting Labour supporters during a visit to Northampton Town Football Club

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Politicians' garbled gender rhetoric is helping no-one – and children least of all

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Scottish actor David Tennant have become embroiled in a row

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Scottish actor David Tennant have become embroiled in a row

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David Tennant in row with Kemi Badenoch after calling for her to 'shut up'

A LGBT Youth Scotland volunteer takes part in Edinburgh Pride

A LGBT Youth Scotland volunteer takes part in Edinburgh Pride

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

Why LGBT Youth Scotland is letting transgender teens tell their own stories

The Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said the Tories would make gender identity a reserved issue

The Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said the Tories would make gender identity a reserved issue

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Health Secretary says Tories would make gender identity a reserved issue

Keir Starmer has said he does not support children being taught about transgender identities in school

Keir Starmer has said he does not support children being taught about transgender identities in school

Gender reform row

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Keir Starmer not in favour of 'gender ideology' being taught in schools

Egyptian artists Huss explore themes of xenophobia, homophobia, and censorship while also championing queer voices, especially those from Arabic countries

Egyptian artists Huss explore themes of xenophobia, homophobia, and censorship while also championing queer voices, especially those from Arabic countries

Egyptian artist wins his right to stay in Scotland as he promotes queer Arab culture

Jo Farrell said the way LGBT+ people in Scotland had been treated by the police was a matter of deep regret

Jo Farrell said the way LGBT+ people in Scotland had been treated by the police was a matter of deep regret

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Police Scotland chief constable apologises to LGBT+ communities of Scotland

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) and SNP MP Joanna Cherry

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) and SNP MP Joanna Cherry

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Joanna Cherry labels Nicola Sturgeon's gay marriage comments 'nonsense'

John Swinney said that the Cass Review must be considered in the Scottish Government's proposed ban on conversion practices

John Swinney said that the Cass Review must be considered in the Scottish Government's proposed ban on conversion practices

John Swinney says Cass Review must be considered in conversion therapy ban

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray said the Government is committed to a conversion therapy ban

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray said the Government is committed to a conversion therapy ban

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Scottish Government committed to conversion therapy ban, says Health Secretary

John Swinney met with the LGBTQ+ group after they raised concerns about his Deputy Minister's previously held views

John Swinney met with the LGBTQ+ group after they raised concerns about his Deputy Minister's previously held views

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John Swinney 'pleased' with positive talk about party inclusivity with LGBT+ group

Forth Valley residents are set to attend Stirling's first ever LGBT+ Pride event

Forth Valley residents are set to attend Stirling's first ever LGBT+ Pride event

Creative Scotland

'We need to be visible': Stirling set to host its first ever LGBT+ Pride event

Kate Forbes was confirmed as Deputy First Minister on Thursday afternoon

Kate Forbes was confirmed as Deputy First Minister on Thursday afternoon

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SNP group raise concerns over Kate Forbes appointment as Deputy First Minister

Douglas Ross appears to have rolled back on commitments to LGBT+ equality introduced by Ruth Davidson

Douglas Ross appears to have rolled back on commitments to LGBT+ equality introduced by Ruth Davidson

LGBT Youth Scotland

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Scottish Tories 'rolling back' on manifesto commitment to LGBT+ equality

Murdo Fraser called on Nicola Sturgeon to apologise during a debate on the Cass Review

Murdo Fraser called on Nicola Sturgeon to apologise during a debate on the Cass Review

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Tory MSP calls on Nicola Sturgeon to apologise during Cass Review debate

John Swinney (centre left) and Shirley-Anne Somerville (centre right) with representatives of the Time for Inclusive Education campaign, LGBT Youth Scotland and Stonewall Scotland

John Swinney (centre left) and Shirley-Anne Somerville (centre right) with representatives of the Time for Inclusive Education campaign, LGBT Youth Scotland and Stonewall Scotland

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Caitlin Logan: Tory attacks on inclusive education show ignorance on growing up LGBT

Dr Hilary Cass during an appearance at Holyrood's Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

Dr Hilary Cass during an appearance at Holyrood's Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

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Hilary Cass: 'Big challenge' for MSPs to create 'balanced' conversion therapy ban

George Galloway, with his wife Putri Gayatri Pertiwi, speaks to the media outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

George Galloway, with his wife Putri Gayatri Pertiwi, speaks to the media outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

George Galloway

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George Galloway terminates interview when asked if gay relationships are 'equal'

Edinburgh University students at Old College

Edinburgh University students at Old College

Edinburgh University

Surveillance row at Edinburgh University over claim of student intimidation

Jonah McArthur is a statistician from Edinburgh who enjoys archery, board games and knitting.

Jonah McArthur is a statistician from Edinburgh who enjoys archery, board games and knitting.

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The LGBT+ Scots maintaining a relationship with Christianity

Patrick Harvie has shared his thoughts in a lengthy interview with editor of The National Laura Webster

Patrick Harvie has shared his thoughts in a lengthy interview with editor of The National Laura Webster

Bute House Agreement

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'Mixed feelings': Patrick Harvie speaks out after end of Bute House Agreement

Patrick Harvie said inflammatory abuse of LGBT+ people was putting lives at risk

Patrick Harvie said inflammatory abuse of LGBT+ people was putting lives at risk

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Abuse of LGBT people in Scotland worse than in 1980s, says Patrick Harvie

George Galloway speaking to the media during a press conference on Parliament Square

George Galloway speaking to the media during a press conference on Parliament Square

George Galloway

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George Galloway under fire for 'blatant homophobia' in new interview

Retired consultant paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass with the Cass Review

Retired consultant paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass with the Cass Review

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Ending puberty blocker prescriptions 'will directly harm young people', charity says

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (right) and the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (right) and the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame

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Joanna Cherry: I visited Rwanda. This is what I learned about UK immigration policy

Humza Yousaf with Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater

Humza Yousaf with Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater

Bute House Agreement

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LGBT+ wing of Scottish Greens launch petition on future of Bute House Agreement

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray welcomed the decision to pause puberty blockers for trans people under-18

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray welcomed the decision to pause puberty blockers for trans people under-18

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Government responds as Scottish NHS 'pauses' puberty blockers for under-18s

The Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow is the only place in Scotland which provides trans healthcare

The Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow is the only place in Scotland which provides trans healthcare

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Prescription of puberty blockers 'paused' in Scotland for under-18s

Humza Yousaf told the BBC transgender women would be protected by any new misogyny laws in Scotland

Humza Yousaf told the BBC transgender women would be protected by any new misogyny laws in Scotland

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Transgender women will be protected under misogyny laws, says Humza Yousaf

Keira Bell transitioned as a teenager but later said she regretted the decision

Keira Bell transitioned as a teenager but later said she regretted the decision

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Shona Craven: A shift in attitude towards child gender transition is welcome

Successive UK Governments have committed to banning conversion therapy since 2018 - yet a draft bill has so far failed to materialise

Successive UK Governments have committed to banning conversion therapy since 2018 - yet a draft bill has so far failed to materialise

LGBT+ conversion therapy ban

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Concerns raised that UK may block Scotland's conversion therapy ban