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Through all the crises, celebrations and changing attitudes in the last half a century, Switchboard has been here for our community. And today is no different.
If you need someone to talk to, reach out to Switchboard.
☎️: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
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Great to see our lovely patron @Markgatiss in Soho Square at our stall - come say hi! #NoFilter #Pride2016 🌈💙
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We could not be more proud of the incredible volunteers who represented Switchboard so beautifully on last night's episode of @dragraceukbbc!
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Released today The Death And Life Of Marsha P. Johnson, Stonewall veteran & founder of 1st trans-rights organisation, #BlackHistoryMonth
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Look Who's backstage @CriTheatre @Markgatiss and friends!! #PeterCapaldi #doctorwho #thanksllgs #selfie
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Over 35% of LGBTQ+ youth are considering taking their own life - because of bullying, discrimination, gender identity & mental health issues. This cannot continue. Switchboard is here to listen & support, 365 days a year via IM, phone & email @alexander_olly @gaytimesmag #WSPD18
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What an amazing effort this is from @1dfansgive!! @onedirection you have fans to be proud of - all funds raised will help us to keep providing confidential and non-judgemental support via our #LGBT+ helpline/emails/IM🏳️🌈. A belated but HUGE Happy Birthday to @Harry_Styles 🎉🎉🥳
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Tomorrow marks the first day of Pride Month! 🌈✨️🎉
In preparation, we put together a guide to what some of the flags within the LGBTQIA+ communities represent!
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We’ve got another celeb wishing us a Happy 40th. Big thanks to @Jamiebower for the birthday message! #LLGS40 piped.video/watch?v=c_9JI5P7…
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HAPPY #PRIDE! 🌈 '72 to now, we have achieved so much for equality, here is to our future & what we will achieve united together! #LoveisLove
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Today marks 51 years since the Stonewall Riots - ‘the birth of the modern LGBTQ+ movement’. People fought for many years before, but this day saw a cultural shift. Today & every day we honour all those who have stood up & continue to stand up for LGBTQIA+ rights💪🏿💪🏽💪🏻💪🏾💪🏼 #Pride
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Our thoughts are with Brianna Ghey's loved ones and we're here for anyone who is affected by this devastating news. If you need support, please don't hesitate to reach out to Switchboard to talk to someone today.
☎️: 0300 330 0630
💬: switchboard.lgbt
ALT Black background with white writing saying, "As news has emerged this morning of the murder of Brianna Ghey, a young trans woman in Manchester, we know that many folks in our community will be understandably affected and upset. While police have yet to name this a hate crime, we know all too well the realities within our community. If you are worried or need support, please don't hesitate to reach out to Switchboard to talk to someone today. We're here 10am-10pm by phone or text message."
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Today is #TransDayofRemembrance 🕯️This is a day to mourn and celebrate our trans siblings whose lives have been cut short as a result of transphobia.
We know this day can bring up a lot of grief, sadness and anger. If you need someone to speak to, reach out to Switchboard.
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Today 30th April marks 20 years since the nail bomb attack at the Admiral Duncan killing 3 & injuring 79. We were at the forefront of supporting people in the immediate aftermath & for months after. Join us & many others from 5-7pm at 54 Old Compton St tonight #SohoRemembers
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Happy Christmas, to those who celebrate, from Switchboard 🎄
We know that today isn't always a happy one for folks in the LGBTQIA+ communities. If you are having a hard time today our volunteers are here all day from 10am - 10pm.
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Today is #NationalComingOutDay - ‘coming out’ is an incredibly personal experience & shouldn’t be forced on anyone. Whether you want to come out, have questions around your gender identity and/or sexuality, or just want to talk... Switchboard is here to support and listen 💜
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LIVE AUCTION: BID NOW on Moriarty's suit as worn by @andrewscottweb in @Markgatiss' Sherlock! switchboard-auction.com/lite…
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US Supreme Court rules gay marriage is legal nationwide #gaymarriage bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-cana…
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A big thank you to @1DFansGiveHarry who have raised $22,000 for us 👍 nitter.app/1dfansgive/status/6901…
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It’s so important to look after yourself now more than ever. If you need a safe, confidential, listening ear please contact @switchboardLGBT
We have been here for the LGBTQ+ communities since 1974 and we have no plans to stop now!
#support #lgbtq #COVID19
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When we agreed to host a Pride Lounge at this year's MCM London Comic Con we did so with the aim of connecting with their diverse fan community. However, at that time we were unaware of their plans to feature any panels using the Harry Potter IP (intellectual property).
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45 years ago today we took our first call in the basement of @HousmansBooks ☎️
Thank you to all of those who have volunteered & supported us throughout the years - we wouldn’t be here without you!
Happy Birthday Switchboard! 🎈
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Today is Trans Day Of Visibility! To our trans and non-binary followers we stand in solidarity with you and send our love. Thank you to you and to those in our community who continue to contribute so much to the LGBTQIA+ journey #TDOV2020
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If you're looking for a space to mourn and come together as a community following the tragic death of Brianna Ghey, the following vigils have been organised in cities across the UK.
If you know of others, please comment so people can join. 🕯️🏳️⚧️
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Today is a day to celebrate but also remember the reasons why #Pride started. Here is to our future & what we will achieve united together, so wherever you are & however you choose to spend Pride...let's all stand for #equality together! HAPPY #PRIDE EVERYONE! #PrideMatters
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Today is #NationalComingOutDay -#Switchboard are here to listen & support you, whatever stage you are at. Contact us by phone, IM & email 💜💙
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Today, we had a very special visitor in to Switchboard HQ, the one and only @danniiminogue 💖
Dannii was so generous to spend her time speaking to our volunteers all about Switchboard and the work that we do 🌈👏
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Want to learn more about #LGBTQ+ history after watching #ItsASin? The helpline Jill volunteers for is based on us! Listen to #TheLogBooks podcast which speaks to those with memories from 1974 to 1991, from volunteers to callers 🎧 Latest episode here play.acast.com/s/thelogbooks…
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Today marks the beginning of #TransAwarenessWeek in the UK - there has been a rise of over 30% in hate crimes towards trans and non-binary communities in the last year. Switchboard stands by the trans community for #TransRights, #TransRightsAreHumanRights 💙💜
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Today marks the start of Pride Month, a movement made possible by Black queer trans people and people of colour. Pride is intersectional. As always, we're here from 10am-10pm if you'd like to talk ☎️ 📩 💻 💬
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#BlackLivesMatter
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Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 40, but men are the least likely to tell someone when they’re struggling.
Let’s change what it means to be the #StrongSilentType. Take care of your mental health: text SWITCHBOARD to 85258 for a silent conversation.
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We’re here to listen and support anyone who feels impacted by recent news. Switchboard is here for everyone in the LGBTQIA+ communities. A safe space to feel heard and know that you are not alone.
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If you need a safe, confidential, listening ear please contact @switchboardLGBT
You can get it touch on the phone, by email or through Instant Messaging
switchboard.lgbt/help/
Helpline number 0300 330 0630
Open 10am - 10pm
#support #lgbtq
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#SohoRemembers 20 years ago today - the Admiral Duncan Bombings. Here in solidarity, in support and in hope for the future ✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾✊🏽✊
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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility - a day to show your support, increase equality and stand by trans people to live their lives freely and confidently 💜💙 #InternationalTransgenderDayOfVisibility
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Switchboard has a new phone number! You can now call us for *FREE* at 0800 0119 100 ☎️
To celebrate we have collaborated on a short film ‘The Call’. Watch the full film here: piped.video/watch?v=_u1dQlB7…
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LIVE AUCTION: 16 lots including @TomDaley1994's swimming trunks! GET BIDDING! switchboard-auction.com/lite…
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Today marks the start of Pride Month 🌈🎉
Pride can be a time of celebration for our community. It is a chance to take pride in our identities, come together as a community and honour the journeys we’ve taken to get to where we are today.
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Today is the 19th anniversary of the @admiral_duncan bombing, that night at Switchboard all of our lines were open answering calls to help support those in need - our thoughts are with all those affected x
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Today is #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, a day to preserve the memory of those who murdered as a result of transphobia & to draw attention to the continued violence & transphobia endured by the transgender community. We stand with trans people everywhere, today & every day #trans
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Calling all LGBTQIA+ illustrators!! We have some exciting projects coming up and would love to work with artists from within our community. 🎨
Please drop your recommendations (yourself or someone's work you love) in the thread.
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We know that many of you have been affected by the news this week.
If you need to talk, our volunteers, who all identify as LGBTQIA+ are here to listen.
☎️: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
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Today is #NationalComingOutDay - whatever point you are at, we are here to listen & support 10-10pm, 365 days on phone, IM & email 📞
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Today we remember those we have lost, and uniting to show our support for people living with HIV/AIDS #dontforgetHIV #WorldAIDSDay #HIV
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COMPETITION TIME: We’re celebrating Pride Season by giving away two égaliTEE t-shirts by @ashleyljames. Just follow us and retweet this post to be in with a chance. We’ll pick the lucky winners on Fri 20th July. Good luck! 🏳️🌈
#loveislove #pride #charity #competition
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November is #TransgenderAwarenessMonth and with Trans and Non-Binary communities being increasingly subjected to political commentary and media attention, we know that awareness and support for this community is more valuable than ever.
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"Help us break the silence on suicide and prevent our LGBTQ youth from disappearing": @alexander_olly via @gaytimesmag Switchboard is here to listen & support, 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #SuicidePrevention gaytimes.co.uk/community/112…
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Auction winners from the @InterLawLGBT #WinterCarnival visiting the Sherlock set with our patron @Markgatiss 👏👏
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Spotted today! Shoreditch High St gets a makeover ready for #Pride inspired by both the #Pride flag and #TransPride flag ❤️🧡💛💚💜💙 #PrideMatters #EveryLoveMatters
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Switchboard is here for LGBTQ+ communities and beyond, a safe space for you to ask questions about sexuality and/or gender identity. We are here to listen from 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year ☎️📱💻 💬#safespace
#bullying #pflag #lgbtkids
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It's #NationalComingOutDay so we asked our volunteers to send a message to folks who are considering coming out, or who may not be "out" but are in the process of working out their identity. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Scroll through this thread to see what they had to say...
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Today is the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots that took place in response to a police raid in Greenwich Village, NY.
During #PrideMonth and across all the #Prides taking place worldwide, let’s not forget to remember all those who’ve stood before in the fight for #equality #tbt
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Switchboard stands #TogetherWithTrans today and everyday. If anyone feels impacted by the recent Gender Recognition Act announcement, we are here to talk from 10am to 10pm, on phone, IM and email. Please reach out if you need support 💜💙
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50 years since the Stonewall Riots - ‘the birth of the modern LGBTQ+ movement’. People fought for many years before, but this day saw a cultural shift. Today & everyday we honour all those who have stood up & continue to stand in defence of LGBTQ+ rights💪🏿💪🏽💪🏻💪🏾💪🏼 #Pride
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Merry Christmas from everyone here at Switchboard 🎄 We're here to talk, listen and support from 10am - 10pm on the phone, IM or email 🎄
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Happy #Agender Pride day! We support people across the gender spectrum 🏳️🌈 We are here to listen from 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year ☎️📱💻 💬#safespace #lgbtqia
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Couldn’t say it better ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽
The LGBT community is at its strongest when we stand together 🏳️🌈 Let’s raise each other up today and every day. We are one #LGBTQFamily
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Today is Switchboard's 49th Birthday! 🎂 🎉 We are grateful for every volunteer, supporter & donor that have contributed to us over the past 49 years. Because of each of you Switchboard have been able to take over 4 million calls since we first picked up the phone in 1974.
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Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - for more info follow #IDAHOBIT2017 #IDAHOBIT
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This has been a dream of Switchboards for a long time & we are so proud to be able to provide a fully free service. Moving the helpline to a 0800 number ensures that no caller will have to consider the cost when deciding to make the decision to pick up the phone to Switchboard.
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Today Switchboard is 47 years young! 🎉 On 4 March 1974 we took our first call, and we’ve been providing calm words when you need them most ever since. Thank you to all the many people who have called, donated, volunteered & supported us! We can’t do it without you.
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Please meet the newest member of the Switchboard Team (not quite ready for the phones yet)- Dudley 💛
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Great to see London Bridge wishing all a #HappyPride 🌈💜 @LondonLGBTPride #londonpride #loveislove #countdowntopride
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On this day, 50 years ago, Switchboard took its first call.
Switchboard owes its existence to the unwavering dedication of countless volunteers spanning the past five decades who have had over 4 million conversations in that time.
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Happy @ukblackpride from everyone at Switchboard! So glad to see #ukblackpride growing year after year! Let's celebrate how far we have come & look to what we will achieve united together. See you in Haggerston Park 🎉
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The kitty girl is out of the bag...
Switchboard is on @dragraceukbbc!!
Tune in next week to see our volunteers get put in drag by the incredible queens of Season 5!
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Happy Trans Awareness Week! This week and always we celebrate and support our trans and gender non conforming siblings. Cis folks, check out this graphic by @wednesdayholmes on how to be an ally #transawarenessweek #lgbwiththet
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The Winter holidays can be a hard, lonely & difficult time. If you need someone to talk to we’re here at @switchboardLGBT
You can get it touch on the phone, by email or through Instant Messaging
switchboard.lgbt/help/
Helpline 0300 330 0630
Open 10am - 10pm
#support #lgbtq
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Want to learn more about #LGBTQ+ history after watching #ItsASin? The helpline Jill volunteers at is based on us! Listen to #TheLogBooks podcast with memories from 1974 to 1991, from volunteers to callers 🎧 The first 3 Ep S2 focus on #HIV & #AIDS thelogbooks.org/listen
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Lovely @Harry_Styles helps fan come out to her mom at Milwaukee concert (and his amazing fans help Switchboard every year with donations) nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-… via @nbcnews
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Happy #TransPride today everyone! Looking forward to seeing you all in Brighton 💙💜💙💜💙
#TransPrideBrighton
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A huge thank you to the incredible @DanniiMinogue for donating the proceeds from her new single 'We Are The One' for #ikissedaboy to Switchboard 🌈🎉
Watch as she made the announcement today on @thismorning with @AlisonHammond & @radioleary! Thank you Dannii 💖
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Ecuador legalises same-sex marriage 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
pinknews.co.uk/2019/06/13/ec… via @PinkNews
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We know that many of you have
been affected by the news this week.
If you need to talk, our volunteers, who all identify as LGBTQIA+ are here to listen.
☎️ 08000119100
💬 switchboard.lgbt
📧 hello@switchboard.lgbt
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30th April marks 20 years since the nail bomb attack at the Admiral Duncan killing 3 & injuring 79. We were at the forefront of supporting people in the immediate aftermath & for months after. From 5-7pm the #LGBTQ+ community will pay tribute at 54 Old Compton St #SohoRemembers
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For many LGBTQ+ people the holiday season can be an incredibly isolating experience. If you’re feeling lonely & need someone to talk to, Switchboard is here for you.
We're available from 10 am to 10 pm, 365 days a year.
☎️: 0300 330 0630
💬: switchboard.lgbt
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All setup and ready to go @studentpride - pop over and say hi if you're coming down! #LGBTHM #StudentPride
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Who has their @costacoffee Pride Month reusable cups?
Every one purchased helps to support our work so thank you to everyone who has one 🥰
#costa #coffee #switchboard #pride #pridemonth #rainbow #thankyou
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We have closed our phone room for the first time in 46 years moving all volunteers to remote working ☎️
We are working day & night to ensure that we can continue to be there for the LGBTQ+ communities as levels of isolation rise & existing issues are magnified.
#EveryDayCounts
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An iconic tribute to an iconic milestone.
#Switchboard50
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This is a really difficult time for all, with headlines dominated by news of coronavirus. Please make sure you are prioritising your emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.
Switchboard is here if you need someone to talk to - 10am to 10pm, by phone, IM and email 💙
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We’ve got a new look!
Our 50th Birthday gave us the perfect opportunity to refresh the Switchboard brand. 🎉
#Switchboard50
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We’ve just seen the footage of the #PiccadillyCircus screens this morning! Amazing to see @switchboardLGBT there with some of our amazing volunteers! Thank you @PrideInLondon - we can’t wait to march together in 2021 #Pride2020 💜💙🖤❤️💚🧡🤎💛
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Rupert says he would be a disaster as PM and is happy to think Lestrade and Mycroft would make a good couple #tgio
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We now have over 7,000 Twitter followers!! Thanks everyone 🎉🎉 Help spread the word about @switchboardLGBT #calmwords
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45 years old this year and we’re still marching. Switchboard relies on the kindness of strangers, and today we all came together to recognise and celebrate our history and what a way to launch our new #Safespace campaign. Happy pride! 🏳️🌈🌈🎉
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Special thanks to our guests @MarkGatiss @sueperkins @CHIMPSINSOCKS @DerrenBrown #MirandaRichardson #AndrewScott #PeterCapaldi #thanksllgs
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#TransDayofVisibility is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our trans communities and amplify their voices. It’s also a great chance to explore the work that we still need to do to ensure trans people can access support and are included within society.
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Our #SwitchboardSelfie campaign is now live! Join the movement & help LGBT+ people everywhere switchboard.lgbt
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