Great breakfast event this morning @HOME_mcr “In Conversation with” @nazirafzal thanks to @SlaterHeelisLaw absolutely loved listening to Nazir’s personal story from his own family perspective to his journey in to law and as Chief Crown Prosecutor for the NW - inspirational 👍❤️
Today 27th September 2024, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the European Court of Human Rights ruling which led to the lifting of THE GAY BAN in the UK Armed Forces.
Yesterday, I, along with 24 other @RoyalAirForce Veterans, with family, friends, loved ones and current serving personnel attended RAF Cranwell for the Royal Air Force Restorative Measures Presentation - which came out the Lord Ethertons recommendations from his report on LGBT Veterans serving between 1967 - 2000.
We were handed a written reproduction of the PM's apology from July 2023, written apology from Air Marshall Sir Rich Knighton - Chief of Air Staff, an updated "Cleared Certificate of Service", a Beret with Cap Badge as well as the Etherton Ribbon.
Thank you to the Royal Air Force Inclusion Team, Restorative Measurers Officer, @RAF_LGBT Air Vice-Marshal @SimonEdwardsRAF (Director of People) and especially Lord Etherton who came personally to present us.
Such a heartwarming, emotional day - a day, I never thought would happen. It was lovely to be around so many LGBT Veterans who, over the last few years, thanks to @fightingwpride we have become close friends Caroline Paige Andrew Hartle Ken Wright Steve Purves Tim Hooley Charlie Brown Graeme Grady, John Beckett & others.
As you know, the fight for all the recommendations is far from over, we still have work to do.... But as for yesterday, I feel there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I am PROUD to have served XxX
We marched.
We protested.
We shouted [I shouted a lot].
We had a Minister.
We had Drag Queens [amazing Drag Queens].
We had people living with #HIV [the most important bit].
We had the best day telling people that HIV stigma is done ❤️
#ManchesterPride
A massive THANK YOU to @ManchesterPride community fund. A few weeks ago the @Divinadecampo mural had been defaced, with support from the fund, original artist @Akse_P19 was able to restore it to its former glory looking fabulous in time 4 #ManchesterPrideFrstival@MCCCityCentre
We're standing with over 20 charities to urge the next Government to deliver the historic goal of zero HIV cases by 2030. With just five years until 2030, our joint manifesto One Parliament Left sets out urgent actions Parliament must take to achieve this: https://t.co/5Y8tiLBhaN
Happy #transdayofvisibility
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To all my trans siblings,- As a fierce trans ally…
🏳️⚧️ I see you.
🏳️⚧️ I care for you.
🏳️⚧️ I’ll do everything in my power to make your voices heard and protect you.
🏳️⚧️ I call on others to do the same! 📢✊🏻💕
#tdov#tdov2024
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Thanks to everybody who attended the LGBTQ+ Festive Carol Concert @ManCathedral it was amazing to see 800 people celebrating Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Thanks to those who purchased a bauble to put on the Christmas Tree in @Sackville_MCR they are now in place @canalstmancs
Big Village Tidy Up. Do you have an hour to spare tomorrow Thursday 30th? We'll be joining other volunteer groups to tidy up in time for the World Aids Day vigil the next day. Meet LGBT Foundation 72 Sackville St 1.30; or at Beacon of Hope at 2.30.
Anyone who has a problem with this flag in its entirety really shouldn't be following me. Best to leave now as we probably wouldn't get on if we ever met.
A very special evening celebrating the Jewish Festival of Succot with an interfaith dinner hosted by @JewishMCR.
Warm words from Rabbi David, Bernie, @MarkAdlestone, @MaryLizWalker1 & @GMLO_UK good company & great food.
To everyone celebrating, Chag Sameach! 🎉
The deadlines for @TheKingsAwards and @KingsAwardVS are swiftly approaching. If you know of a voluntary group or business in Greater Manchester that deserve national recognition then learn how to nominate them here: https://t.co/Hjn3MbUT70
We’re thrilled to have the one and only Queen Bayard back with us as the host of our performance stage! We’ll be sharing the full lineup over the coming weeks, so stay tuned! 🥳