Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has issued a formal apology for the “shameful” and discriminatory treatment LGBTQ+ people historically faced from the region’s police force. His apology contrasts with the current Chief Constable’s refusal to apologize, which the Chief Constable labeled as potentially “performative.” Veteran campaigner Peter Tatchell welcomed Burnham’s statement but continues to call for a direct apology from the police leadership itself.
Date: December 23, 2025. Source: independent.co.