The Independent’s annual Pride List returns for 2026
The Independent Pride List 2026: the LGBTQ+ people making change happen
The Independent’s Pride List has returned for its fourth year to celebrate the work and achievements of British individuals within the LGBTQ+ community made in the past 12 months.
The UK’s LGBTQ+ community faces significant challenges, including the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling on biological sex and financial difficulties for LGBTQ+ events and spaces.
Positive developments include the unveiling of the first memorial for LGBTQ+ British Armed Forces members and the continued rise of visible LGBTQ+ role models across various sectors.
Previous iterations have included the likes of activist and campaigner Munroe Bergdorf, Olympian bronze medal-winning boxer Cindy Ngamba, and the most senior LGBTQ+ cabinet minister, Wes Streeting
The list underscores the ongoing importance of visibility and community support in driving progress and fostering greater inclusion for LGBTQ+ people in Britain and beyond.
