UK LGBTQ Pride Marches Suspend Political Party Participation

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Four of the UK's largest LGBTQ Pride marches suspend political party participation in support of the transgender community due to recent attacks on trans rights in the country.

Key Points

  • Joint decision by Birmingham Pride, Brighton Pride, Manchester Pride, and Pride in London
  • Response to UK Supreme Court ruling excluding transgender women from legal definition of 'woman'
  • Part of a global trend of rollback of trans rights

Pros

  • Supports and uplifts trans lives
  • Sends a strong message against attacks on trans rights

Cons

  • May face backlash from political parties and their supporters