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Stonewall gathered business leaders to announce the launch of our new approach to workplace inclusion, Proud Employers, alongside a new kitemarking scheme designed to recognise employers leading the way in LGBTQ+ inclusion. To mark the launch, Stonewall’s CEO Simon Blake OBE was joined by Government Equalities Minister Dame Nia Griffith MP at the London Stock Exchange for its market close ceremony. The launch of Proud Employers comes only days after we unveiled a new strategic…
New Government guidance on relationships, sex and health education
New Government guidance on relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) was published on 15 July 2025, giving schools until 1 September 2026 to follow it. This is the first published update to RSHE guidance since 2019 and builds on the curriculum changes secured with cross-party support.RSHE has been evolving slowly over the last thirty years, often struggling to effectively balance a fine line between inclusion, public health pragmatism and moral rhetoric. At the school level, despite best…
Many people in the LGBTQ+ community are feeling angry, hurt and frustrated right now. Trust in the Government, especially from the trans community, is deeply damaged. We see and feel that in our work and lives every day.As four leaders of LGBTQ+ organisations, we took this important and rare opportunity during Pride to join many others at number 10, including many volunteers, to recognise and celebrate our collective efforts and contributions over 50+ years.But it wasn’t just a celebration – we…
Stonewall celebrates Top Global Employers
Stonewall has recognised several global employers and individuals for their ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion in 2025’s Global Workplace Equality Index (GWEI). This year’s applications saw many organisations committed to supporting LGBTQ+ people – collectively operating in 152 countries around the world and employing over 1.25 million people. Over the last few months, some organisations have been seen publicly rolling back on their diversity, equity and inclusion…
Coronation Street shines a light on conversion practices
Coronation Street is currently featuring a hard-hitting storyline exploring the impact of conversion practices. The soap, watched by millions, will expose the legacy historic conversion practices of this kind can have, and the ongoing reality of attempts to “convert” LGBTQ+ people. We worked alongside the Coronation Street writers - and other LGBTQ+ charities - to advise on this vital storyline and make sure that it represents the experiences of people in real life.The main storyline…
Stonewall responds to Tim Allan’s return to No.10
Responding to the announcement that former Sex Matters Trustee Tim Allan has been appointed Executive Director of Communications for No 10, Stonewall CEO Simon Blake OBE said:“We wrote to Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week to express our grave concerns about the appointment of Tim Allan as the new Executive Director of Communications to No 10 Downing Street. “While undoubtedly a Labour communications veteran, Mr Allan was also, until his appointment on 1 September, a trustee of Sex…
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has submitted its drafted code of practice to the Government following a reduced 6 week consultation, and a short review period. The consultation received 50,000 responses that were largely reviewed using AI leading many to question whether the consultation was meaningful or the review process fair. Now that it has been formally submitted, the draft guidance will now go through an undetermined period of review by the Government - and its…
Conversion practices destroyed my self-confidence - Ian's story
For 15 years, Ian endured conversion practices. Now he is speaking out and calling on the Government to ban these practices once and for all. He shares his story:When I was 16, I went through conversion practices, and this went on for around 15 years. I was very involved in evangelical churches in the UK – both Methodist and Independent. I remember very vividly being heavily taught that “there was no such thing as a gay Christian". Gay people in our church were demonised, and this led me to…
This conference season, it’s time to rebuild trust and hope for the LGBTQ+ community
This piece was originally published in PoliticsHome.It is one year since I became CEO of Stonewall. It’s been a year of turbulence, challenge and change for the LGBTQ+ community in the UK and globally.We have seen numerous examples of rights being challenged, contested and rolled back across the world. Here in the UK, we have fallen down the global leaderboard on LGBTQ+ rights, and we are seeing hostility, discrimination and division more openly expressed. Time and again I talk…
Stonewall responds to the new Home Office hate crime statistics released today
Today, the Home Office released new hate crime statistics for the year March 2024 to March 2025. Simon Blake, CEO of Stonewall said: “Unsurprisingly, the Home Office statistics released today show that overall hate crime continues to rise, which is damaging for our neighbourhoods, communities and society. “Yet, these numbers don’t tell the full story for the LGBTQ+ community. Today’s headline data focuses on hate crimes reported outside of London and excludes the Met Police…