That this House celebrates February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2025; recognises that this year's theme is activism and social change, highlighting the contributions of LGBT+ people who helped advance society for all; notes that LGBT+ History Month can facilitate conversations around the continuing struggle for LGBT+ rights; regrets that there are a growing number of anti-LGBT+ laws in place across the world in nations including Russia, Hungary and Uganda; acknowledges the progress made for LGBT+ rights in the UK, but regrets that many inequalities still persist; notes with concern that nearly two-thirds of LGBT+ people in the UK have experienced violence or abuse; welcomes the Government's announcement of a draft Bill to ban conversion practices; and calls on all Rt hon. and hon. Members of this House to work together to tackle discrimination and achieve equality for all LGBT+ people.
Signatories (44)
- Christine Jardine Sponsor
- Steve Darling
- Dr Roz Savage
- Claire Young
- Adam Dance
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- Steff Aquarone
- Tom Morrison
- Wera Hobhouse
- Layla Moran
- Mr Alistair Carmichael
- Edward Morello
- Helen Maguire
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Tom Gordon
- Liz Jarvis
- Victoria Collins
- Calum Miller
- Ellie Chowns
- Pippa Heylings
- Richard Foord
- Zöe Franklin
- Vikki Slade
- Sarah Dyke
- Lisa Smart
- Tristan Osborne
- Neil Duncan-Jordan
- Ben Lake
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Llinos Medi
- Ann Davies
- Sarah Gibson
- Kate Osborne
- John McDonnell
- Richard Burgon
- Apsana Begum
- Mr Will Forster
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Alex Brewer
- Manuela Perteghella
- Andrew George