House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle sat down with Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans to discuss Nigel’s experience growing up as a gay man in Swansea and how the LGBT+ makeup of the House has changed over the years.

UK Parliament will be celebrating LGBT+ History Month with a programme of virtual events and information for parliamentary colleagues and the public. This month is an opportunity to reflect on inspirational role models, build stronger and supportive communities and recognise the contributions of the LGBT+ community.

In the past year both the Commons and the Lords were listed in Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers in 2020, recognising the work done across Parliament to be an LGBT+ inclusive organisation. The House of Lords has also consistently featured as one of the UK’s Top 50 Inclusive Employers, most recently placing 15th in 2020.