Queering up the Parliament

This week I was fortunate enough to get a backstage pass at the Scottish Parliament, to grab a sneak peek of the Queer Champions exhibition, and to catch up with MP Hannah Bardell to chat around LGBT History Month, coming out, and all thing queer. Hannah is the MP for Livingston, and Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Trade and Investment). She hit the headlines recently for rapping about Brexit in the House of Commons, and came out just a couple of years ago at the age of 34. Arriving at the Parliament

LGBT History Month – What, Why, How?

LGBT History Month is a key date on the LGBT Calendar. This annual event is celebrated worldwide. But how did it start and what is the meaning of it – and how can you get involved? LGBT History Month celebrates the history of LGBT people, focusing on role models and unsung heroes who shaped the LGBT community to be what it is today. LGBT History Month is also intended to encourage honesty and openness about being LGBT. In the US it is held in October, to coincide with National Coming Out day on