Ricky Gervais can't be a trans ally while he continually makes lazy 'jokes' about usRicky Gervais vows he supports trans rights after packing Netflix special with cruel jokesChurch of Scotland will allow same-sex marriages for first timePride month is in June because this is when the Stonewall riots erupted in New York, triggering the rise of LGBTQ+ rights movement across the world.In a similar sign of solidarity, the Royal Mint has unveiled a rainbow-coloured 50p coin.

Designed by east London artist and activist Dominique Holmes, it is inscribed with the words protest, visibility, unity, and equality – Pride in London’s key values.The coin won’t enter general circulation, but will be available to buy in a range of metals this summer.The coin celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Pride movement in the UK.Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.For more stories like this, check our news page.Not convinced?

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