🌈 NEWS with PRIDE – UK Round-Up (9 September 2025)

The rainbow never sleeps — and neither does the news. Here’s your unapologetic round-up of what’s happening right now in the UK Pride and LGBTQ+ world.

🚨 Surrey Pride Ejection Sparks Debate

A gender-critical journalist was removed from Surrey Pride after raising safeguarding concerns. Organisers said it was for safety, but critics are calling it a blow to inclusivity at an event meant to celebrate just that. Free speech or cancel culture? The argument rages on.

⚖️ EHRC Issues Guidance After Supreme Court Ruling

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued formal guidance following the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that legally defines “woman” purely on biological sex. Trans rights groups warn this could lead to widespread exclusion from workplaces, public spaces, and healthcare access. The backlash is already fierce.

💰 Stafford Pride Funding Row

Reform UK councillor Ian Cooper has refused to grant council funding to Stafford Pride. Organisers say politics should never decide whether communities get to celebrate who they are. The row highlights the ongoing battle over Pride’s place in local funding priorities.

🎤 Katie Price Cancels… Again

Reality TV star Katie Price pulled out of performing at the Milton Keynes Pride afterparty just hours before showtime. Organisers were left scrambling, and community members were left frustrated — especially as the event raises funds for Pride, not profits.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride 2026 Heads to Wales

Big win for Wales: Pride in the Port (Newport) has been announced as the host for UK Pride 2026. A well-deserved spotlight on Wales and a major moment for visibility across the country.

The Takeaway

From funding battles and legal rulings to celebrity no-shows, Pride in the UK remains as fiery, messy, and vital as ever. Behind every headline is the reminder that Pride is more than a party — it’s politics, visibility, and community survival.

👉 Later this week we’ll dive deeper into one of these stories in a dedicated blog post. Stay tuned — and stay proud.