The Independent’s Pride list of LGBTQ+ changemakers to return for June
The Independent is relaunching its Pride List in June 2026 to celebrate influential LGBTQ+ changemakers across the UK. In partnership with Pride in London, the initiative will include a public event at Queer Britain and a video interview series with honourees. The list, first published in 2000 as the Pink List, recognizes LGBTQ+ individuals in culture, politics, business, and activism.
- ▪The Independent’s Pride List will return on 31 May 2026, ahead of Pride Month.
- ▪The publication is partnering with Pride in London and will march in the July parade.
- ▪The 2026 Pride List honourees will be celebrated at an event on 3 June at Queer Britain, the UK’s only LGBTQ+ museum.
- ▪Past honourees include Dr Victoria McCloud, Juno Dawson, and Cynthia Erivo.
- ▪The Independent will release a video interview series featuring this year’s Pride List recipients.
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