Category: LGBTQ Socialists

LGBTQ Socialists

Leeds Pride 2022 – Time To Get the Tories Out!

Leeds Pride 2022, returning after two years of delay due to COVID, saw at least 50,000 marching, many more spectators and onlookers. A massive show of support in the aftermath of a far right demo yesterday against the “Drag Story Time”, which has been misrepresented by reactionaries and weaponised against LGBT people (see below). Oisin Duncan, Leeds Socialist Party The Socialist Party mobilised comrades from all … Continue reading Leeds Pride 2022 – Time To Get the Tories Out!

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LGBTQ Socialists

Leeds Trans Pride 2019

Around 200 people gathered in Leeds on the 31st March for the second annual Trans Pride event that this year also marked the 10th anniversary of Trans Day of Visibility. Michael Johnson, Leeds Socialist Party Attendees spoke of the progress that has been made in that time but that this does not mean Trans people should rest on their laurels. Trans people have gained some … Continue reading Leeds Trans Pride 2019

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LGBTQ Socialists, Uncategorized

Support for Socialist Party campaigns at biggest ever Leeds Pride

Socialist Party members joined an excellent Leeds Pride on 5 August. It was the biggest ever Pride parade in Leeds, with over 40,000 attending. Mary Finch There was a keenness among many to organise to reclaim Pride from its corporate sponsors. Instead of being led by Sainsbury’s supermarket, as the organisers planned, the parade was headed by local campaigners who cut in with a ‘Pride … Continue reading Support for Socialist Party campaigns at biggest ever Leeds Pride

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International, International Solidarity, LGBTQ Socialists

Hundreds rally in Leeds in solidarity with LGBT people in Chechnya

Around 400 people gathered in Leeds on Saturday 22nd April to rally in solidarity with LGBT people facing violence and imprisonment in Chechnya. Michael Johnson, Leeds Socialist Party Over the last month reports have circulated of imprisonment, torture and killing of gay men along with other groups of people deemed as threats by the Chechen government inspiring mass outcry all over the world. In Leeds … Continue reading Hundreds rally in Leeds in solidarity with LGBT people in Chechnya

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Health, LGBTQ Socialists, Socialist Party

Leeds Pride 2016 – Pride must be political!

Leeds Pride is the biggest free Pride event outside London and is an important place for the Socialist Party to show our support to the LGBTQ community. Our petitions called on the NHS to fund HIV preventative drug PrEP and were met with enthusiasm, particularly from people who currently take the drug but have to pay £400 for it. Maddy Steeds, Leeds Socialist Party We … Continue reading Leeds Pride 2016 – Pride must be political!

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International Solidarity, LGBTQ Socialists

Leeds vigil shows solidarity with Orlando LGBTQ* shooting victims

Socialist Party members on the solidarity vigil in Leeds – photo Tanis Belsham-Wray Despite bad weather, a bus strike and being late at night, close to 500 people gathered in Leeds city centre on the June 13 around the local LGBTQ* scene to  hold a vigil for the victims of the shooting in Orlando the previous day. This was a strong show of solidarity from … Continue reading Leeds vigil shows solidarity with Orlando LGBTQ* shooting victims

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LGBTQ Socialists

Orlando Pulse Shooting: No to LGBTphobia, no to islamophobia

This is the text of a Leeds Socialist Party leaflet which we will be distributing at the solidarity vigil with the victims of the shooting at the LGBT nightclub, Pulse in Orlando yesterday. The vigil takes place from 10.30pm onwards on Monday 13th June at Lower Briggate. Early Sunday morning, a gunman armed with a handgun and rifle opened fire on a gay club in … Continue reading Orlando Pulse Shooting: No to LGBTphobia, no to islamophobia

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Criminal Justice System, LGBTQ Socialists

Transgender woman dies after spiteful courts pick male prison

A transgender woman has died after courts sentenced her to 12 months in a male prison. Vicky Thompson was found dead on 13 November at HMP Leeds in Armley. Maddy Steeds, Socialist Party LGBT group Despite advancements over recent years in the transgender rights movement, there are still many areas of society that have not advanced enough. Vicky had requested the judge send her to … Continue reading Transgender woman dies after spiteful courts pick male prison

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LGBTQ Socialists

Leeds Pride says ‘homophobia’s got to go’

1000’s gathered in Leeds August 2nd for Leeds’ annual LGBT Pride march celebrating the LGBT community’s progress towards equality. However, echoing the increasing commercialisation we’ve seen at other Pride’s up and down the country, this year Leeds Pride organisers promoted big businesses like Sainsbury’s (which just last year faced protests for homophobic treatment of customers) banks over the actual politics affecting the LGBT community. Michael … Continue reading Leeds Pride says ‘homophobia’s got to go’

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LGBTQ Socialists

Thousands Attend Leeds Pride 2014

Thousands gathered in Leeds on Sunday 3rd August for its annual LGBT Pride march. As with previous years there was a strong presence from trade unions and other activists. Michael Johnson, Leeds Socialist Party While a large contingent of the march celebrated the steps forward in equality that “gay marriage” represented as they officially began in March this year there was also solid representation from … Continue reading Thousands Attend Leeds Pride 2014

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