The number of openly LGBTQ+ Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK reached a record high after the December 2019 general election, with representation remaining steady across the political spectrum since then. Queer politicians are being seen and heard more than ever before, with a number of them using their platforms to advocate for things such as a comprehensive ban of so-called ‘conversion therapy’, gender recognition reform and LGBTQ-inclusive education. Public attitudes towards the community are also overwhelmingly positive, with a recent Stonewall study finding that less than one in 10 people hold anti-LGBTQ+ views in the country.
However, there is still a long way to go for LGBTQ+ representation in politics, as well as in achieving full equality. Basic human rights still appear to be up for debate, both in the press and among a number of politicians. Trans people in particular are
