News
News and views from Stonewall and beyond
Charlie Martin on identity, racing and Rainbow Laces
Charlie Martin on identity, racing and Rainbow Laces
Racing Driver Charlie Martin has played a pivotal role in improving visibility and acceptance for LGBTQ+ people in Motorsports. To mark the start of the F1 season, she is opening up about her journey, and getting behind Rainbow Laces. I suppose there are two levels to my story. One is my professional...
One step closer to changing the law – House of Lords passes amendment to make anti LGBTQ+ hate crime an aggravated offence
One step closer to changing the law – House of Lords passes amendment to make anti LGBTQ+ hate crime an aggravated offence
We’re celebrating another step towards success for our Hold My Hand campaign, as anti LGBTQ+ hate crime looks set to be made an aggravated offence, giving LGBTQ+ people equal protections from hate crime.
LGBT+ History Month: Honouring our history, defending our future
LGBT+ History Month: Honouring our history, defending our future
For LGBT+ History Month, Simon Blake honours those who worked tirelessly for LGBTQ+ rights and celebrates the progress we have made. Together, across generations, we can build a future where everyone has equal rights.
“We don’t all have to agree 100% on everything,” but together we progress: Angela Mason CBE on LGBTQ+ history and activism
“We don’t all have to agree 100% on everything,” but together we progress: Angela Mason CBE on LGBTQ+ history and activism
Angela Mason CBE is a long time LGBTQ+ activist and one of the first Directors of Stonewall, who spent decades driving change for LGBTQ+ communities
The law is changing to equalise the treatment of hate crime for LGBTQ+ people
The law is changing to equalise the treatment of hate crime for LGBTQ+ people
Today the Government have tabled an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill which if passed, will make hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people an aggravated offence.
Stonewall responds to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance
Stonewall responds to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance
A Stonewall spokesperson said: The Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance needs to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of all young people is at its heart. We’ll be reviewing the draft guidance carefully and will respond to the consultation in due course.Many in the LGBTQ+ community,...
As Rainbow Laces launches, YouGov survey reveals three times as many LGBTQ+ people still face discrimination while exercising
As Rainbow Laces launches, YouGov survey reveals three times as many LGBTQ+ people still face discrimination while exercising
Stonewall has re-freshed its iconic Rainbow Laces campaign, under the banner #MovewithPride and will focus on building a visible network of belonging over 2026. The campaign has launched with support of Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes and footballer, Josh Cavallo, as a YouGov survey released today shows...
Stonewall Annual Report 2024/25
Stonewall Annual Report 2024/25
As has been widely reported, the last few years have been extremely challenging for the charity sector, and many are feeling the impact of a tough economic climate. These challenges have been further compounded for the LGBTQ+ sector when many in the community are feeling increasingly under threat, and...
PM urged: grant our Christmas wish and ban harmful conversion practices
PM urged: grant our Christmas wish and ban harmful conversion practices
Today, the Ban Conversion Practices Coalition have presented an open letter to the Prime Minister, urging him to finally make good on his promise and publish a draft Bill to ban conversion practices.
Stonewall responds to recent tribunal decisions
Stonewall responds to recent tribunal decisions
A Stonewall spokesperson said:Recent employment tribunal decisions show that the rights and dignity of all people, including trans people, must be given due and reasonable consideration.The judgements show there is not, in law, a hierarchy of human rights.The rulings indicate that a blanket ban on all...