LGBT+ Labour North West

A massive congratulations to our patron @bevcraig, who has been elected leader of @LGA_Labour! We look forward to working with you in your new role to ensure Labour in local government delivers for our LGBT+ communities across the UK.

Happy Pink Picnic Day, Salford! 🌈 It's been great to meet so many people and celebrate #SalfordPride. Brilliant event, thanks to all who worked hard to make it such a success. #ChooseLove

Brilliant response on the doorstep In Macclesfield this morning. Many voters wanting change and voting for @Tim_Roca 🌹🇬🇧

1️⃣As hate crime based on sexual orientation has risen by 112%, and transphobic hate crime by 186%, over the last 5 years, Labour will make LGBT+ hate crime an aggravated offence. (2/8)

The Labour Party's manifesto promises transformative change for LGBT+ people, and we're proud that so many of our priorities have been included 🧵 (1/8)

2️⃣Up to 1 in 5 LGBT+ people have experienced heinous conversion therapy. After years of broken Tory promises, Labour will deliver a full, trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices. (3/8)

Huge congratulations to @RichardAngell on his richly deserved OBE! We look forward to continuing to work with @THTorguk on their campaign to end new cases of HIV in the UK by 2030.

To find out who we’re supporting this year or to donate to the Chris Smith List, head to our website. lgbtlabour.org.uk/chrissmithlist

With an election now just round the corner, we are proud to announce that we have raised a record-breaking £27,500 to support LGBT+ candidates, surpassing all previous election cycles and helping to ensure Labour continues to lead the way on LGBT+ representation in parliament.

It was great to meet with @wesstreeting & @AshleyDalton_MP last week to reconfirm their commitments to the LGBT+ community. With a focus on how a Labour government can make trans healthcare fit for purpose and bring down NHS waiting times for all.

We’re incredibly disappointed in Anneliese Dodd’s decision to meet with the LGB Alliance, a fringe group which undermines our fight for LGBT+ equality. (1/2)

Our National Trans Officer Dylan Naylor and @LGBTLabourLDN Cttee Member @LabourWillow have written for @LabourList, calling for caution in responding to the Cass Review. Read the full piece here: labourlist.org/2024/04/hilary…

Today is the start of #HIVTestingWeek It is vital to get tested for HIV, especially if you are a member of a high risk group or have a high risk of exposure to HIV. Testing is quick, free and easy. Order your free test today using the link below 👇🏾 freetesting.hiv

Labour will deliver a New Deal for Working People. It’s how we’ll make work pay. 🌹 Join the campaign this weekend. 👇🏻

The #NewDeal only happens if we win a Labour Govt. 1️⃣ Rights from day 1 💷 Raise the minimum wage 🚮 Repeal anti-union laws 🛑 Ban 0 hr contracts 🚫 End fire & rehire 🤒 Raise sick pay ➕and more! Find an event near you this weekend👇🌹 labourunions.org.uk/newdealmap

Thanks to @labtowin, @progbrit, @GMB_union, @LGBTLabour and @unisontheunion 🙌

We joined @JewishLabour Conference yesterday, standing with friends at JLM and Jewish LGBT+ Labour members. Incredibly proud to have the support of Shadow Secretaries of State, parliamentary candidates and councillors for our campaign for a total ban on conversion therapy 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Today marks #TransDayOfRememberance, today we remember and grieve for all the trans people we have lost. The trans community in the UK deserves the right to live freely and safely, without threat of violence or discrimination, and we will continue to fight every day for that.

Today is 20 years since @UKLabour repealed Section 28 in England and Wales. Our patron, @angelaeagle, reflects on the progress made in the fight for LGBT+ rights, and the long journey still ahead.

Today, Saturday 18 November, marks 20 years since Section 28 was repealed in England & Wales. Section 28 prohibited local authorities & schools from talking positively about LGBT+ lives & relationships. It impacted a generation of LGBT+ people, the damage is still felt today.