Overview

• The UK's four largest Pride events have jointly barred political parties from participating in 2025, citing a lack of action on trans rights.
• The decision follows an April Supreme Court ruling that limits the Equality Act's definitions of 'woman' and 'sex' to biological terms, excluding transgender women.
• Organisers demand enforceable Equality Act protections, NHS gender-affirming healthcare access, GRC reforms, and sustainable funding for trans-led services.
• The Equality and Human Rights Commission's interim guidance supporting trans exclusion from single-sex spaces has intensified tensions.
• Gender-critical groups have criticized the ban as 'anti-democratic,' while LGBT+ Liberal Democrats seek dialogue to address their concerns.