07/07/2023
The left wing weekly newspaper Socialist Worker says that this year's Trans+ Pride, taking place in London on Saturday 8th July, will fight back against transphobic attacks in the right wing newspapers and from a government trying to deflect attention from its economic mismanagement. The lesbian and bi womens newsmagazine Diva, which is urging unity between lesbians, feminists and the trans community, has published a guide to all those wanting to stand shoulder to shoulder with the trans and non-binary communities. They say "The first London Trans Pride took place in 2019 in order to protest against the growing waves of transphobia in the UK. This year’s protest has seen huge support.... Head down to Trafalgar Square for 1pm BST on 8 July to be a part of the march. The total distance for the London Trans Pride march is around 1.35 miles and it’s estimated that it will take between one and one and a half hours. It begins at Trafalgar Square and heads towards Hyde Park Corner where the march will end. While the event has not confirmed full accessibility, London Trans Pride have put in place a number of provisions to provide access resources. BSL interpreters are being secured to provide live interpretation during speeches after the march in Wellington Arch. The team have also scouted routes which are wheelchair accessible. The team advises that people who have sensory issues should bring ear-protection if they need to as the event will be loud. They are expecting crowds of 20,000 people, so for those who don’t feel comfortable in big crowds, it is advised to stay either at the front or on the edges of the march".
For further information from Diva and from the organisers, visit these weblinks:
https://diva-magazine.com/2023/07/04/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-a...
