87 m. ago Shooting suspect had ‘very different ideology’ than conservative family, Utah governor says

Spencer Cox says suspect had been ‘radicalized’, and had a romantic partner transitioning from male to femaleThe Utah governor, Spencer Cox, on Sunday told national talkshows that the man suspected of killing Turning Point USA executive director Charlie Kirk was living with and in a relationship with a person “transitioning from male to female” as investigators continue exploring a possible motive in the attack.The Republican politician’s comments came four days after Kirk – a critic of gay and transgender rights – was shot to death from a distance with a rifle during an event at Utah Valley University while speaking with a student about mass shootings in the US and trans people. Nonetheless, Cox stopped short of saying that officials had determined the suspect’s partner’s alleged status was a factor in Kirk’s killing. Continue reading...

Society

36 h. ago Greer warns MSPs need 'bravery' after being 'cowed by aggressive voices' opposing trans rights

The Scottish Greens co-leader has revealed abuse he has received for campaigning for trans rights.

Events

43 h. ago Is this Britain's biggest trans rights bully? The disgraced former police officer whose complaint led to the arrest of Graham Linehan at Heathrow and is hell

The events which unfolded when Father Ted creator Graham Linehan stepped off the plane at Heathrow last week could have been scripted by George Orwell.

Events

54 h. ago Dele Alli reality check as Ryan Reynolds told Wrexham got transfer decision right

Former Tottenham star Dele Alli faces an uncertain future after Como terminated the midfielder's deal, and has been warned that other clubs may be wary of taking a risk on him

Politics

5 d. ago Readers Letters: Sturgeon respects those who disagree on trans rights? She's having a laugh

Nicola Sturgeon’s attempts to present herself as a conciliatory figure didn’t convince readers

Politics

5 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon: 'Scotland has collectively lost its mind' on trans rights

Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland had “collectively lost its mind” on the issue of trans rights.The former Scottish First Minister also said Sir Keir Starmer must “grow a backbone” on immigration.

Politics

6 d. ago Sabrina Carpenter supports trans rights during MTV VMAs performance

Pop star said she was grateful to have the opportunity to be part of something ‘that can bring light’

Politics

6 d. ago Sabrina Carpenter sparks debate with raunchy performance protesting for trans rights at the 2025 MTV VMAs

Sabrina Carpenter left fans divided with her raunchy performance at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday during which she advocated for trans rights.

Events

7 d. ago LGBTQ+ Americans consider move to Canada to escape Trump: ‘I’m afraid of living here’

LGBTQ+ people in the US contemplate heading north as they wrestle with the president’s assault on the communityThe number of LGBTQ+ Americans inquiring about moving to Canada has soared since Donald Trump’s re-election, campaigners have said, as people across the US wrestle with the fallout of rising anti-gay rhetoric, anti-trans executive orders, and the more than 600 bills targeting LGBTQ+ rights.“So much is happening in the US right now and a lot of it is terrifying,” said Latoya Nugent of Rainbow Railroad, a North American charity that helps LGBTQI+ individuals escape violence and persecution in their home countries. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Cancelled by Britain, Graham Linehan's war with trans lobby ended his career and his marriage. Now he's quit the UK for America

The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport last week and questioned over three tweets defending women from transgender rights campaigners.

Events

7 d. ago Father Ted creator Graham Linehan seeks asylum in US as a 'free speech refugee' after being arrested by armed police at Heathrow last week over trans tweets

The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport last week and questioned over three tweets defending women from transgender rights campaigners.

Events

9 d. ago Equalities watchdog submits formal guidance after UK supreme court transgender ruling

Bridget Phillipson faces choice over document from EHRC, whose chair says it remains ‘difficult’ to shape policiesThe equalities watchdog has submitted its formal guidance about how institutions should respond to the landmark supreme court ruling on transgender people’s rights, with its chair admitting it would be “difficult” for many to shape workable policies.The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has handed its formal guidance to Bridget Phillipson, the minister for women and equalities as well as the education secretary, who must now decide whether to accept it. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Trump looking to ban transgender people from having a gun and declaring them ‘mentally ill’: report

Justice Department reportedly mulling restrictions in threat to Second Amendment rights fueled by anti-trans rhetoric

Politics

1 week ago Hugo Viana has proved Txiki Begiristain right during first Man City transfer window

Manchester City have said farewell to Txiki Begiristain but what he said about his replacement Hugo Viana is already looking accurate.

Sport

1 week ago Nigel Farage warns US tech chiefs may be arrested when entering UK after Linehan arrest

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan yesterday (September 2) said he was arrested at Heathrow Airport over posts he shared on X which voiced his views on trans rights, opening up a 'freedom of speech' debate

Events

1 week ago Kasper Dolberg agent breaks silence on Celtic transfer snub as he insists the 'right club' won deadline day battle

The Hoops missed out on the Denmark star to the Amsterdam giants to cap off an underwhelming summer window

Events

1 week ago How Graham Linehan’s gender activism led to comedian’s career armageddon

What began as a nasty Twitter spat seven years ago has led to a peculiar metamorphosis for award-winning writerIt was as he was lying on a hospital trolley, after surgery to treat testicular cancer in 2018, that Graham Linehan picked up his phone and first definitively waded into the issue of trans rights.According to his memoir, Tough Crowd: How I Made and Lost a Career in Comedy, and subsequent media interviews, the Irish-born comedian could not remember quite what he wrote in those groggy early tweets but it nailed “my colours to the gender-critical mast”. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago How Graham Linehan’s gender activism led to career armageddon

What began as a nasty Twitter spat seven years ago has led to a peculiar metamorphosis for the comedy writerIt was as he was lying on a hospital trolley, after surgery to treat testicular cancer in 2018, that Graham Linehan picked up his phone and first definitively waded into the issue of trans rights.According to his memoir, Tough Crowd: How I Made and Lost a Career in Comedy, and subsequent media interviews, the Irish-born comedian could not remember quite what he wrote in those groggy early tweets but it nailed “my colours to the gender-critical mast”. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago 'I got an offer from Liverpool right before transfer window shut – I decided to stay put'

Duje Caleta-Car was a target for Liverpool in the January transfer window of 2021, with the Reds desperate to sign a central defender following injuries to key players

Politics

1 week ago Kevin Thelwell breaks 25 year Rangers transfer rule to prove he's right as Everton insider busts Chermiti myth

The Ibrox sporting director was the man who pushed the button when Everton splashed out £12million to sign when he was at the helm

Politics