Record breaking numbers as 150k march at London Trans+ Pride

An estimated 150,000 people took to the streets of central London for this year’s London Trans+ Pride, which organisers describe as the largest trans pride march in the world.

The march set off at 13:00 BST from near BBC Broadcasting House in Langham Place and moved through the capital to Trafalgar Square. Attendees included Heartstopper actor Yasmin Finney, Tip Toe actor Iz Hesketh, TikTok creator Jack Remmington and author Juno Dawson, alongside thousands of grassroots activists, families and allies.

This year’s event unfolded amid intense debate over transgender rights. In May, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published guidance, approved by ministers, stating that single-sex spaces should be organised on the basis of biological sex, reflecting a Supreme Court ruling on the definition of “woman” in the Equality Act.

Ahead of the march, London Trans+ Pride co-founder Lewis G Burton said the event exists to “remind people that we are not headlines, culture war talking points or distractions from society’s real issues, we are human beings”. Burton later described the turnout as record-breaking and said: “Every single person who marched today is proof that we are not going anywhere, that our joy is louder than their hate, and that London Trans+ Pride will keep fighting, keep loving and keep growing until every trans person is safe, seen, and free.”

Many participants expressed concern about the current political climate and media coverage. Protesters carried signs reading “marching for all my trans siblings past and present” and “these meds save lives”, and called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to deliver meaningful improvements for trans people.

For some, the march held deeply personal significance. Mental health nurse Alex Palumbo said: “It is important to be proud of who we are and, in fact, by being proud, we allow other people to discover and express themselves in authentic ways.” Simon, who runs a support group for LGBT people with prostate cancer, explained his presence at the march as solidarity with trans people in the face of increasingly hostile social attitudes.

At Trafalgar Square, crowds filled the steps and fountain walls to hear speeches from trans activists, framed by artist Teresa Margolles’s sculpture made from face casts of 726 trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. Activist Eva Echo said trans voices are often missing from mainstream platforms, adding: “We’re here today to unite to make sure that we can be heard and to let people know trans people have always been around.”

With London Trans+ Pride drawing in record numbers and affirming trans joy, visibility and rights at a critical political moment, many participants emphasised the need for sustained, practical support in workplaces and wider society. For LGBTQ+ professionals and allies seeking inclusive employers, networking and career opportunities, signing up to myGwork offers a concrete way to continue that commitment beyond the march.

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