Just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath, for a one-off final performance at Birmingham’s Villa Park, the world had to say goodbye to the band’s frontman and LGBT+ rights supporter, Ozzy Osbourne.

Queer Labour MP, Nadia Whittome, has said that the UK’s asylum system needs a “complete overhaul” during a meeting with an LGBTQ+ refugee in parliament.

Birmingham Pride has made the decision to ban some political parties, including Labour, from participating in this year’s parade, citing a lack of support for the trans community.