The Independent’s Pride list of LGBTQ+ changemakers to return for June
The Independent is relaunching its annual Pride List in June 2026 to celebrate influential LGBTQ+ changemakers across the UK. In partnership with Pride in London, the initiative includes a public event, video interviews, and editorial coverage highlighting LGBTQ+ voices and issues. The publication will also march in the London Pride parade and produce a documentary on LGBTQ+ persecution in Nigeria. This effort is part of The Independent’s ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ visibility and advocacy.
- ▪The Independent’s Pride List, first launched in 2000 as the Pink List, returns on 31 May 2026.
- ▪The 2026 honourees will be celebrated at an event on 3 June at Queer Britain, the UK’s only LGBTQ+ museum.
- ▪The Independent is partnering with Pride in London and will march in the July parade to promote LGBTQ+ visibility.
- ▪A new documentary by The Independent’s Bel Trew will explore LGBTQ+ persecution and the impact of foreign aid cuts on people living with HIV in Nigeria.
- ▪The publication has also partnered with the7stars for AdLand Pride and will sponsor the NDA Media Pride Lunch in October.
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NewsUKHome NewsThe Independent’s Pride list of LGBTQ+ changemakers to return for JuneIn partnership with Pride in London, we will celebrate some of the UK’s biggest trailblazers from the LGBTQ+ communityHarriette Boucher Tuesday 28 April 2026 09:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2965564","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-independent-pride-list-changemakers-b2965564.html","title":"The Independent’s Pride list of LGBTQ+ changemakers to return for June"}}open image in gallery{"id":"trigger-autogallery-31395","index":0}The Independent’s Pride List will return on 31 May (Amy Smirk)Your support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read more{}The Independent’s iconic Pride List, which recognises LGBTQ+ changemakers across the country, is returning to mark Pride month.In line with our commitment to championing the LGBTQ+ community, this publication has released its 2026 Pride programme, which spans editorial, events, commercial collaborations, and industry initiatives.We are proud to announce that we have again partnered with Pride in London and will be marching at the Pride parade in July in celebration and to promote visibility of the LGBTQ+ community.if (document.cookie.split(';').some(cookie => cookie.trim() === '__DEBUG__=true')) { console.log('Ad logs: "mpu1", renderedAtParagraph: 3'); }if (document.cookie.split(';').some(cookie => cookie.trim() === '__DEBUG__=true')) { console.log('Ad logs: "mpu1", injectedAtParagraph: 3'); }Rebecca Paisis, the interim chief executive of Pride in London, said: “Visible and deliberate support for LGBTQ+ communities carries real weight against a growing global backdrop of injustice. “The Independent’s support for Pride in London reflects a clear commitment to our values of unity, visibility and equality, and to using its platform with purpose. We’re pleased to partner with The Independent again this year to help widen the space for LGBTQ+ voices, stories and communities to be recognised and celebrated.”open image in gallery{"id":"trigger-autogallery-31396","index":1}Our Pride List will honour some of the most influential LGBTQ+ changemakers (Amy Smirk)The Independent’s 2026 Pride activity will kick off with the return of the Pride List on 31 May, ahead of Pride month starting on 1 June.if (document.cookie.split(';').some(cookie =>…
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