Our Swirl Life

British LGBT YouTubers @JackInLDN & @BenInLDN 🇬🇧 Shortlisted for "Outstanding Contribution to LGBT Life" - British LGBT Awards 2017 🏳️‍🌈

[Our Swirl Life @OurSwirlLife]

New video up discussing #YouTubeCouples after the launch of Ben’s documentary! 🔥

Click here to watch: https://t.co/1xM4uyDMBM

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

“Please don’t punish me for who I am”

Exclusive: I’ve been investigating anti-LGBTQ hate crimes across the UK. The number of homophobic hate crime reports has tripled, and the number of transphobic reports has quadrupled over the last 6 years…
https://t.co/pMc1iHahtv

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

From intern to foreign correspondent - my BBC News journey is now over!

For stories, bookings & chats, I’m at: [email protected] or DM ✉️

It’s been an incredible few years, so thank you for supporting me ❤️

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

HOME and out of quarantine! 🇬🇧 I’m only in London for a few weeks, but it’s so good to be back with the fam ❤️

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

“I’m just trying to save gay lives”

Senegal has one of the lowest HIV rates in Africa, but not for gay & bi men. Some experts believe half of gay men in the capital are HIV positive.

I’ve been investigating why...

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

I’m live all day across @bbcnews with some LGBT news from Cameroon 🇨🇲

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

Some job news... 🚨

This week, I’ll be leaving the UK to be @bbcnews West Africa Correspondent for a little while! I’m so excited and I can’t wait for this next adventure to begin 🌍

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

Exclusive: I’ve been speaking to students after their Zoom event celebrating black & LGBT culture was hijacked. The attackers played pornography and chanted hateful slurs.

Experts say these attacks are on the rise. Zoom is now investigating…

https://t.co/jU2wy7jSow

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

Finally back at BBC HQ! Such a good day filming with @PhilosophyTube 🎥

My interview with Abigail is coming soon to @bbcnews...

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

Happy New Year from my little family to you! Thank you so much for being a part of my journey. I hope that we all have a better year... ❤️

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

Exclusive: The NHS gender identity service has kicked off its appeal against the High Court ruling on puberty blockers.

I’ve heard from doctors, parents & young people who are “terrified” for the trans children struggling to access blockers…
https://t.co/EfGptCGR9S

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

Exclusive: I’ve been speaking to a gay man who went through electric shock ‘conversion therapy’ at the University of Birmingham.

He wants an apology for them trying to “cure” him. They haven’t responded.

https://t.co/5YYRarkE7D

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

I just stood in the rain for two hours to watch Tom play football... Somehow I’m still smiling. Happy Sunday ✌🏾

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

“LGBT bullying hasn’t stopped, so why stop the funding?”

I’ve been looking into the government axing projects that tackle school LGBT bullying... #AntiBullyingWeek

https://t.co/mQffZU0Ct3

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

3 years together! 🎈 This relationship has changed my life, especially this year... I’m learning so much and I’m proud of what we’re building together. Thank you Tom ❤️

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

If you are LGBT and going through lockdown with an abusive partner or family, there is help.

The UK has a National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428 ☎️

I’ve been speaking to LGBT people who suffered in silence...

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

“If you care for human life, try to understand us”

I’ve been investigating transphobic hate crimes. Reports have increased by 25% since last year, and quadrupled in 5 years…

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

“I shouldn’t be scared to walk down the street”

I’ve been investigating hate crimes against gay & bi people.

Reports have increased by 20% since last year, and nearly trebled since 2014 (when same-sex marriage was legalised)...

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

COVID slashed our holiday plans, so we’re camping it up with Tom’s family (in the rain) ⛺️🇬🇧

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

Hello from the Alps! 🏔 I didn’t realise how much I needed to switch off until we got here... I hope you’re having a rest too! ❤️

[Ben Hunte @BenInLDN]

I’m shocked but SO happy to be Number 1 on this year’s #PridePowerList 🏳️‍🌈

I’d like to dedicate this moment to my Black LGBT friends who are no longer with us, as well as anyone still struggling to be themselves. Thank you for being a part of my journey ❤️