UK Pride 2022

This year we’re celebrating 50 years of UK Pride, highlighting the pioneers who have been pivotal to the British LGBTQ+ movement from 1972 to the changemakers carrying the torch today.

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Pride

Celebrating With Pride: What 50 Years Looks Like In The UK

“The spirit of 1972 lives in today’s generation.”

By Nick Levine
Pride Yearbook 2022

Tove Lo Wants A Safer World

“Trans rights are human rights. It’s really painful to see how ignorance continues to harm the trans community.”

By Sam Ramsden
Queer Love Stories

Char & Skye Fell In Love On Instagram – & Now They’re Engaged

“This has been the most transformative 12 months of my life.”

By Jessica Morgan
Life

Black Pride's Lady Phyll Is Already Thinking About The Next 50 Years

“Black Pride demonstrates immense power that is rooted in love and solidarity. That’s what makes me proud.”

By Sam Ramsden
Pride Yearbook 2022

Rylan Clark Is Ready To Party

“I didn’t think I’d still be going this long. It’s 10 years of my career.”

By Sam Ramsden
Self

It Took Me 13 Years To Come Out – Here's What I Learnt Along The Way

"It's about being unapologetic, honest, authentic with myself, and the women I choose to love."

By Rose Frimpong
Pride Yearbook 2022

Travis Alabanza On Not Fitting In

“It’s emotional to watch another year of transphobia increase.”

By Sam Ramsden
Queer Love Stories

Melony & Gia Prove That Couples Who Grow Together, Stay Together

“She’s become my comfort place.”

By Jessica Morgan
Pride Yearbook 2022

Jujubee’s Humble Reminder

“Pride is a protest for the safety and existence of our community.”

By Sam Ramsden
Pride Yearbook 2022

Megan Barton-Hanson On Bi-Visibility & The Need For LGBTQ+ Love Island

“We need to get to a place where everybody feels comfortable to live authentically.”

By Sam Ramsden
Queer Love Stories

GIRLI & Q Fell In Love At A Skatepark & Never Looked Back

"I thought she was pretty cold. I didn't think I'd ever get a text back!"

By Jessica Morgan
Pride Yearbook 2022

Calum Scott Feels At Home At Pride

“Looking back on the last 50 years .... we’ve come so far. So many people have fought for our rights over the decades.”

By Sam Ramsden