Tag Archives: London

BRITAIN: Newly-Elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan Rejects Trump’s Offer To Be “Exception” On Muslim Ban

Politico reports: London’s first Muslim mayor Sadiq Khan has rebuffed Donald Trump’s suggestion that he could be an exception to the presidential candidate’s proposed policy to ban all Muslims from the United States. “This isn’t just about me,” Khan told Buzzfeed. “It’s about my friends, my family, and everyone who comes from a background similar to mine, anywhere in the …

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BRITAIN: London Elects Muslim Mayor

The British press has just declared Sadiq Khan the winner in yesterday’s mayoral election in London. Above is Matt Drudge’s reaction and similar doomsday shrieking can, of course, be found at Breitbart. From the Guardian: Sadiq Khan is comfortably ahead of his rival Zac Goldsmith in the race for the London mayoralty after the majority of first-preference votes had been …

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BRITAIN: Billboard Campaign Puzzles London

An electronic billboard bearing the message “Imagine London Without Gays” appeared in Britain’s capital this weekend, leading some on social media to ponder its meaning and its source. A supporting website carrying the same message about Madrid, Berlin, and “the world” was also launched. But the billboard’s owner, JC Decaux, may have prematurely given away the plot when they responded …

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Liza To Return to London Paladium

Britain’s Pride Life reports: Last summer, Liza Minnelli was forced to cancel her only scheduled UK appearance on the advice of doctors, leaving many of her British fans fearing that they may never get to see this living, breathing, all-singing, all-dancing icon in the flesh. Imagine the excitement, then, upon hearing that Minnelli, now 70, plans to return to these …

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Landmarks Love Equality

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TONIGHT: JMG Reader Meetup At London’s Duke Of Wellington Pub

We won’t have the marriage ruling to celebrate tonight, but I’m sure we can find another reason or three to lift a few pints at the Duke Of Wellington pub in Soho. And the first three guys that come up to me and say “Obergefell” get a free JMG t-shirt. I’ll be there around 9PM providing I don’t get lost.

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London Gets Rainbow Train For Pride

Pink News reports: London’s transport authority has introduced a number of high-profile rainbow stunts – last year rolling out a rainbow crossing for Pride in London. TfL later expanded its efforts, showing its pride earlier this year by making over a London bus and a traditional black taxi. Ahead of this week’s Pride parade, it has gone even further – …

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LONDON: Gay Businessman Launches 2016 Mayoral Campaign With Animated Video

Via the Guardian: The Tory-supporting businessman Ivan Massow has launched his bid to become the next mayor of London with a candid YouTube video in which he introduces himself as “gay, ex-alcoholic and dyslexic”. Massow, 47, said the 70-second pop art-style animated video gave an “honest warts-and-all” portrayal of him. Brighton-born Massow has lived in the capital for 25 years …

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BRITAIN: Activists Protest Outside Dolce And Gabbana’s Flagship London Store

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Sam Smith Video Features Gay Wedding Filmed At Anglican Church In London

Via Rolling Stone: Grammy nominee and Rolling Stone cover star Sam Smith unveiled the video for his new single “Lay Me Down,” the latest track off his platinum-selling debut album In the Lonely Hour. The video, filmed at the parish church of St. Margaret, Lee outside London and directed by Ryan Hope, finds Smith performing his ballad in front of …

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BRITAIN: London Airspace Closed After Power Outage At Air Traffic Control

Via RT News: Dozens of flights to and from Heathrow airport have been delayed or cancelled due to a power outage at air traffic control, European air traffic control authority Eurocontrol said on Friday. Heathrow, which is the UK’s busiest airport, said London airspace would be closed until 7pm on Friday, leaving a number of planes stuck on its limited …

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TOMORROW: World Premiere Of Pet Shop Boys’ Alan Turing Opera In London

Tomorrow night at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Pet Shop Boys will perform with the BBC Concert Orchestra in the world premiere of their Alan Turing opera, A Man From The Future. Via the Guardian: “For one night only, I’m one of the BBC singers!” marvels Pet Shop Boys frontman Neil Tennant – he is adding his voice to the 18-strong …

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Conchita Wurst At London Pride

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Conchita Wurst To Headline London Pride

Via press release: Pride in London announced this evening that Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst will be the headline performer at Pride in London in Trafalgar Square on 28th June. The announcement was made at 1800 on Explovia – London’s going out app – which is a partner of Pride in London, promoting the festival of events that make up Pride …

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LONDON: Daredevil Climbs Crane

He hangs by one hand at the end. Ow, my balls. (Tipped by JMG reader Rob)

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BRITAIN: “Ex-Gay” Group Sues Again Over “Some People Are Gay” Ad Campaign

A British “ex-gay” group has filed a lawsuit which demands that London’s transit agency remove the recently relaunched advertising campaign by the LGBT rights group Stonewall. Earlier this year the “ex-gay” group lost a different lawsuit after London Mayor Boris Johnson refused to allow them to post a response campaign which proclaimed, “Not Gay! Ex-Gay, Post-Gay and Proud. Get Over …

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London’s “Fryscraper” Melts Cars

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London Rallies “With Love For Russia”

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At Yesterday’s Protest In London

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At London’s Protest Of Russia

Thousands of our people are rallying today outside of Russia’s consulate in London. I’ll add more photos and video as they come in.  (Photos via JMG reader Sam)

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