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'''LGBAlliance'''
[[File:Lgballiancelogo.jpg|thumb|Logo of LGB Alliance]]
The '''LGB Alliance''' (Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Alliance) is a UK registered charity
founded in 2019. It describes itself as advancing lesbian, gay and bisexual rights and
takes a [[gender critical]] stance, arguing that biological sex should not be conflated
with gender identity. It was founded in opposition to the policies of [[Stonewall]] on
transgender issues. Its claim to represent LGB people is disputed by the UK's major LGBT
organisations, who argue it functions primarily as an anti-trans campaign group rather
than an LGB rights organisation.


The [[LGB Alliance]] (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Alliance) was set up in 2019. They believe that attempts to introduce confusion between biological sex and the notion of gender are harming children, as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
==Background and founding==
The LGB Alliance was established in November 2019 by a group of activists – including
[[Bev Jackson]] and Kate Harris – who disagreed with Stonewall’s approach to transgender
inclusion, particularly Stonewall’s position that trans women are women and its advocacy
for self-identification in law and policy. In March 2022 Kate Barker was appointed
Managing Director.


[[File:Lgballiancelogo.jpg]] Logo of LGB Alliance
The Alliance describes its mission as advancing the interests of lesbians, gay men and
bisexuals, highlighting the dual discrimination faced by lesbians, protecting children
from what it describes as “harmful, unscientific ideologies”, and promoting free speech
on LGB issues.


Their campaign states ''We believe it’s wrong for children to be labelled masculine or feminine on the basis of clothing or play/activity preferences and in some cases to be led to believe that they might be ‘trapped in the wrong body.' These rigid gender definitions are deeply regressive and could possibly encourage body dysphoria. The numbers of children, particularly girls, seeking help has increased at an alarming rate''. <ref> https://lgballiance.org.uk/ </ref> [[File:NottsderbyLGB.jpg|thumb| Kate Barker (on left) at LGB Alliance event]]
==Gender critical stance==
The Alliance holds gender critical views, believing that biological sex is fixed and
should not be conflated with gender identity. Its campaign materials state: ''We believe  
it’s wrong for children to be labelled masculine or feminine on the basis of clothing or  
play/activity preferences and in some cases to be led to believe that they might be  
'trapped in the wrong body.'''<ref>https://lgballiance.org.uk/</ref>


In 2020 the  goals of the Alliance were:
In 2020 its stated goals included pressing pause on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill  
1. Press Pause on Gender Recognition Reform Bill Scotland, 2. Stopping the teaching of gender identity in schools, 3. Get fair representation in all government discussions on LGB issues, 4. Highlight the dangers of medicalising “gender non-conforming” children <ref> LGB ALLIANCE SUMMER NEWSLETTER July 2020 </ref>.
in Scotland, stopping the teaching of gender identity in schools, and highlighting what
In October 2021 the LGB Alliance held its first major national conference in London. [[Bev Jackson]] is one of the founders of the organisation.
it describes as the dangers of medicalising gender non-conforming children.<ref>LGB  
In March 2022 [[Kate Barker]] was appointed Managing Director of the Alliance.
Alliance Summer Newsletter, July 2020</ref>


In 2023 the Alliance website gave their mission as follows:
==Charitable status==
The LGB Alliance was granted charitable status in 2021. This was challenged by
[[Mermaids]], the transgender children’s charity, which argued the Alliance was not
operating for the public benefit. The challenge was supported by the [[LGBT Consortium]],
Gendered Intelligence, LGBT Foundation, and TransActual, and crowdfunded by the Good
Law Project. In July 2023 the Alliance successfully defended its charitable status,
with the tribunal ruling in its favour.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65340857</ref>


Our Mission
==55 Tufton Street==
To advance lesbian, gay and bisexual rights
In December 2022 it was revealed via a Freedom of Information request to Ofcom that the
LGB Alliance had office space at 55 Tufton Street in Westminster – a building also
occupied by a number of right-wing lobbying groups and think tanks including the
Institute of Economic Affairs, the TaxPayers’ Alliance, and Migration Watch UK.<ref>
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/lgb-alliance-55-tufton-street-think-tanks/</ref>


We advance the interests of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals, and stand up for our right to live as same-sex attracted people without discrimination or disadvantage.
The LGB Alliance responded that the office “was chosen because it’s handy, flexible,
and it became available at the right time”, and cautioned against drawing
“conspiratorial conclusions” from its address.


We will ensure that the voices of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals are heard in all public and political discussions affecting our lives.
Critics argued the address was significant, noting that 55 Tufton Street has been
described as the primary base for right-wing lobbying networks in the UK. In December
2022 Twitch removed the LGB Alliance from its approved charity list, citing violations
of its policies against hateful content.


To highlight the dual discrimination faced by lesbians
==Criticism==
The LGB Alliance has been described by political scientists Christine M. Klapeer and
Inga Nüthen as an anti-trans group. The [[LGBT Consortium]] has argued the organisation
was formed to “promote transphobic activity rather than pro-LGB activities”.
Sociologists McLean and Stretesky describe the Alliance as part of a wider network of
gender critical campaign groups.


We amplify the voices of lesbians and highlight the dual discrimination experienced by lesbians as women who are same-sex attracted in a male-dominated society.
The Alliance’s claim to represent LGB people is rejected by the UK’s major LGBT
organisations – including [[Stonewall]], the [[LGBT Foundation]] and the  
[[LGBT Consortium]] – who dispute whether its primary purpose is advancing LGB rights
or opposing trans inclusion. Many LGB people and campaigners have made the same  
argument.


To protect children who may grow up to be lesbian, gay, or bisexual
==Activities==
In October 2021 the Alliance held its first major national conference in London.


We work to protect children from harmful, unscientific ideologies that may lead them to believe either their personality or their body is in need of changing. Any child growing up to be lesbian, gay or bisexual has the right to be happy and confident about their sexuality and who they are.
In June 2024 the Alliance launched a live text-chat helpline called [[LGB Helpline]]
for lesbian, gay and bisexual people aged 13–24.<ref>https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-helpline-is-open/</ref>


To promote free speech on lesbian, gay and bisexual issues
In October 2024 the Alliance’s annual conference was disrupted when trans rights
activists released thousands of crickets into the venue.


We promote freedom of speech and informed dialogue on issues concerning the rights of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. We assert that different opinions, even those we may disagree with, should be heard as part of the public debate.
In May 2025 the Alliance described the BBC TV series ''I Kissed a Boy'' as
 
“homophobic in the extreme”.<ref>https://lgballiance.org.uk/bbc-series-homophobic-in-the-extreme/</ref>
In July 2023 the Alliance successfully defeated [[Mermaids]] in a court case brought against them by the transgender children's charity <ref> There’s no law says a charity can’t hold views you disagree with. Even on gender-identity issues
Sonia Sodha Observer 9 July 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/09/no-law-says-charity-cant-hold-views-you-disagree-with-transgender-mermaids-lgb-alliance </ref>.
 
In 2024 the Alliance set up a helpline for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people aged 13-24 called [[LGB Helpline]].
 
In May 2025 the Alliance called the BBC TV series I kissed a boy homophobic <ref> https://lgballiance.org.uk/bbc-series-homophobic-in-the-extreme/ (accessed 11 May 2025) </ref>.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 11 July 2026

Logo of LGB Alliance

The LGB Alliance (Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Alliance) is a UK registered charity founded in 2019. It describes itself as advancing lesbian, gay and bisexual rights and takes a gender critical stance, arguing that biological sex should not be conflated with gender identity. It was founded in opposition to the policies of Stonewall on transgender issues. Its claim to represent LGB people is disputed by the UK's major LGBT organisations, who argue it functions primarily as an anti-trans campaign group rather than an LGB rights organisation.

Background and founding

The LGB Alliance was established in November 2019 by a group of activists – including Bev Jackson and Kate Harris – who disagreed with Stonewall’s approach to transgender inclusion, particularly Stonewall’s position that trans women are women and its advocacy for self-identification in law and policy. In March 2022 Kate Barker was appointed Managing Director.

The Alliance describes its mission as advancing the interests of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals, highlighting the dual discrimination faced by lesbians, protecting children from what it describes as “harmful, unscientific ideologies”, and promoting free speech on LGB issues.

Gender critical stance

The Alliance holds gender critical views, believing that biological sex is fixed and should not be conflated with gender identity. Its campaign materials state: We believe it’s wrong for children to be labelled masculine or feminine on the basis of clothing or play/activity preferences and in some cases to be led to believe that they might be 'trapped in the wrong body.[1]

In 2020 its stated goals included pressing pause on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill in Scotland, stopping the teaching of gender identity in schools, and highlighting what it describes as the dangers of medicalising gender non-conforming children.[2]

Charitable status

The LGB Alliance was granted charitable status in 2021. This was challenged by Mermaids, the transgender children’s charity, which argued the Alliance was not operating for the public benefit. The challenge was supported by the LGBT Consortium, Gendered Intelligence, LGBT Foundation, and TransActual, and crowdfunded by the Good Law Project. In July 2023 the Alliance successfully defended its charitable status, with the tribunal ruling in its favour.[3]

55 Tufton Street

In December 2022 it was revealed via a Freedom of Information request to Ofcom that the LGB Alliance had office space at 55 Tufton Street in Westminster – a building also occupied by a number of right-wing lobbying groups and think tanks including the Institute of Economic Affairs, the TaxPayers’ Alliance, and Migration Watch UK.[4]

The LGB Alliance responded that the office “was chosen because it’s handy, flexible, and it became available at the right time”, and cautioned against drawing “conspiratorial conclusions” from its address.

Critics argued the address was significant, noting that 55 Tufton Street has been described as the primary base for right-wing lobbying networks in the UK. In December 2022 Twitch removed the LGB Alliance from its approved charity list, citing violations of its policies against hateful content.

Criticism

The LGB Alliance has been described by political scientists Christine M. Klapeer and Inga Nüthen as an anti-trans group. The LGBT Consortium has argued the organisation was formed to “promote transphobic activity rather than pro-LGB activities”. Sociologists McLean and Stretesky describe the Alliance as part of a wider network of gender critical campaign groups.

The Alliance’s claim to represent LGB people is rejected by the UK’s major LGBT organisations – including Stonewall, the LGBT Foundation and the LGBT Consortium – who dispute whether its primary purpose is advancing LGB rights or opposing trans inclusion. Many LGB people and campaigners have made the same argument.

Activities

In October 2021 the Alliance held its first major national conference in London.

In June 2024 the Alliance launched a live text-chat helpline called LGB Helpline for lesbian, gay and bisexual people aged 13–24.[5]

In October 2024 the Alliance’s annual conference was disrupted when trans rights activists released thousands of crickets into the venue.

In May 2025 the Alliance described the BBC TV series I Kissed a Boy as “homophobic in the extreme”.[6]

References

  1. ↑ https://lgballiance.org.uk/
  2. ↑ LGB Alliance Summer Newsletter, July 2020
  3. ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65340857
  4. ↑ https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/lgb-alliance-55-tufton-street-think-tanks/
  5. ↑ https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-helpline-is-open/
  6. ↑ https://lgballiance.org.uk/bbc-series-homophobic-in-the-extreme/
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