This event builds on recent polling carried out by the TUC that found that 1 in 2 LGBT+ people have experienced bullying or harassment in the workplace over the last five years. More than a quarter (28%) have said they have had homophobic, biphobic or transphobic remarks directed at them or made in their presence and – shockingly – one in twenty have experienced physical violence, threats or intimidation because of their sexual orientation.
This event and discussion will aim to build on the findings of the research to consider how employers need to change workplace culture, to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of bullying, harassment and discrimination.
Speakers
Lily Soaper, Co-Chair of LGBT+ Labour
Rachel Taylor, MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth
Nick Forbes CBE, Chair
James Asser, MP for West Ham and Beckton
Maria Exall, Former President of the TUC
Hosted by the Purpose Coalition, in partnership with LGBT+ Labour.
This event takes place in the Purpose Coalition’s Breaking Down Barriers Tent at Labour Party Conference, just next to the ACC and Pullman Hotel.
