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Having a lot of male friends at school made it feel like it was bad to be gay - and that obviously made it difficult because it felt like if I came out there, I'd be losing all my friends," he said. Jason was left less than impressed during his second asylum interview, when questions turned towards his intimate life. Elizabeth Hurley, 58, flashes a hint of cleavage in a plunging sequinned blazer as she enjoys a night out with pals at swanky hotspot Oswald's

As someone who worked in social care in Trinidad and Tobago, Jason calls for there to be more training for people in the Home Office to express more compassion for people seeking asylum. I hooked up with a guy and we went to the park after opening hours. I was f***ing him in the trees when we realised there were loads of men in the bushes watching us.’ And finally: The one who broke his penis… In May 2022, Jake Daniels became the UK’s first male professional footballer to publicly come out as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990. The newest addition to this list, Daniels’ bravery in sharing his authentic self in an industry with little LGBTQ+ representation is sure to be an inspiring thing for many members of the community. At the age of just 17, he has already committed himself to being a “role model” for other LGBTQ+ people wanting to come out. “I hate knowing people are in the same situation I was in,” he previously told Sky Sports News. “I think if a Premier League footballer does come out that would just be amazing. I feel like I would have done my job and inspired someone else to do that. I just want it to go up from here.” I'm A Celebrity's Nella Rose rushed out of camp to see medic as hostsAnt McPartlin and Declan Donnelly share health updateAlthough his early work pre-dates the modern Pride movement, the late Antony Grey was widely regarded as Britain’s first gay rights activist. The former press officer for the British Iron and Steel Federation started volunteering for the Homosexual Law Reform Society (HLRS) in 1958, which campaigned to change laws that criminalised gay men. Four years later, he became secretary of the HLRS and the Albany Trust, a charity to assist gay men who developed psychological problems after being persecuted. Antony was also instrumental in forcing the government to push through the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, which laid the foundations for modern law reform. During his years post-1972 he continued to passionately fight for LGBTQ+ rights, challenge censorship, and became Secretary of the Sexual Law Reform Society. Following his death in 2010, fellow activist Andrew Lumsden credited Antony with paving the way for the Gay Liberation Front, Outrage!, Stonewall and the Campaign for Homosexual Equality. The former chief executive of Stonewall, Ben Summerskill, hailed Antony as a “real hero for gay equality” and said the British LGBTQ+ community “owe him a huge debt of gratitude”. Allan Horsfall More broadly, Parkinson underscores the importance of integrity when it comes to depicting trans stories. ”Trans people just want fair representation – and to keep telling our stories and sharing our experiences on the global stage,” they say. “We should be advocating for increased visibility and inclusion within society – and ensure these stories are told authentically”. Leaving your beauty routine out in the cold? Three beauty experts on the skin, hair and nail tips they're giving their celebrity clients this winter That unification of LGBTQ+ people and the victory of rights we enjoy today is one of the greatest stories in British history of the past 50 years. In the face of adversity, discrimination, and oppression, the LGBTQ+ community has persevered through the most challenging of times. This guide aims to tell a part of that story through 50 LGBTQ+ trailblazers who have positively impacted the lives of queer people in Britain over the past 50 years. Of course this isn’t an exhaustive list of the many LGBTQ+ people and organisations who have done remarkable things, but it gives a view of the courage, kindness and community-building that has helped positively shape LGBTQ+ life in the UK as we know it today. Yew Fook Sam, from Malaysia, was forced to flee the country when his family found out he was gay – something still considered an offence and can be punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Fearing for his well-being, he came to the UK on a tourist visa in 2005, travelling around the country and working in Chinese restaurants.

Dua Lipa sets pulses racing in daring lace bodysuit and faux fur coat as she enjoys evening out in New York City How would you like to be remembered? From scattering ashes on a favourite walk, to a party with a bouncy castle, many people are deciding a traditional funeral just isn't right for them In 1998, Waheed Alli became the first openly gay peer in Parliament. Aged 34, he also became the youngest too. He has since used his political influence to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He led the charge on the repeal of Section 28; he successfully campaigned for the Equal Age of Consent from 18 to 16 for gay men; he challenged clauses in the Civil Partnership Act that allowed religious institution to prohibit same-sex ceremonies on their premises. For 24 years he’s been one of the greatest LGBTQ+ champions in the House of Lords. Outside of politics he’s a successful businessman, as well as a patron of numerous LGBTQ+ charities. He continues to use his influence where he can to positively progress LGBTQ+ rights. ImaanAll of my wild sex escapades were in the midst of my disease and not with my wife. For me, it all centred around being pursued and pursuing others, it was never about the sex itself.

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