Campaign groups, politicians and celebrities had been piling significant pressure on the government to block his appointment, pointing to allegations of homophobia and misogyny.

Controversial former Australian PM Tony Abbott appointed UK trade envoy

Labour said it would be ‘completely unacceptable’ to give him the job because of his ‘offensive and outdated’ views.

PM defends Tony Abbott amid pressure to block trade appointment

The This Morning star made the announcement on his Instagram stories.

'You'll never know how important your support has been': Schofield thanks fans

"It’s also scary as an actor to openly admit your sexuality, especially when you’re already a brown female in your thirties", wrote Jamil. 

Jameela Jamil comes out as queer on Twitter after judging role backlash

Layla Moran has criticised Parliament as a ‘weird, backwards place’ for LGBTQ people.

Lib Dem MP Layla Moran comes out as pansexual

LGBTQ people share their coming out stories on the day the world celebrates coming out of the closet. 

LGBTQ people share their stories of coming out about their sexuality

Many LGBTQ activists celebrated the progress its community has made within India over recent years.

Hundreds join colourful Pride parade in New Delhi

The figurine has an overall ‘phallic shape’ and is thought to be 11,000 years old.

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