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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Rebecca Thomas

Thousands turn out to rainy Pride in London parade

Pride in London (Event) Olly Alexander Shon Faye
  • Thousands gathered for the annual Pride in London parade, with The Independent acting as an official news partner.
  • Attendees, including musician Olly Alexander and writer Shon Faye, criticised the Supreme Court's ruling defining "woman" and "sex" as biological.
  • Olly Alexander stated that trans people are being "villainised" and "demonised," emphasising their need for support and equal rights.
  • Shon Faye described the ruling as an "unprecedented attack" on queer and trans rights, urging the community to reclaim public space.
  • Despite a YouGov poll indicating public belief in UK LGBTQ+ inclusivity, Stonewall highlighted a significant decline in the UK's global LGBTQ+ rights standing

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    LGBT artists decry Supreme Court ruling as tens of thousands turn out for rainy London Pride parade

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