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Pride in Southwark stands firmly and unapologetically with our trans and non-binary siblings. We are proud to be part of a community that uplifts, protects and celebrates LGBTQIA+ people in all their power and brilliance.

We reject transphobia in all its forms, whether it comes from individuals, political parties, organisations, or the media. Hate has no place here. We call out anti-trans politicians and those who seek to strip away the rights, dignity and humanity of anyone in the LGBTQIA+ family.
 

This year, no political parties will be permitted to march under their party banner at Pride in Southwark. This is not about exclusion, it’s about accountability. Everyone is welcome to stand with us, but only if they sign and support our clear trans-affirming message on the day. A message from us, the community, to those with the levers of power to stand against hate.
 

That means committing to be a voice for full trans equality and inclusion within the organisations and movements they are part of; to listen to trans voices; and to actively call out exclusionary or dehumanising policies, speech, and behaviours, wherever they appear.
 

We are proud to be entirely corporate-free, no big business sponsors, no branding, no rainbow-washing. Pride in Southwark is by the community, for the community.
 

Pride is a protest. Pride is power. Pride is solidarity. Trans rights, and the rights and freedoms of everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, are not up for debate.
 

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