Commentary Archive

Lawrence attends the launch of National Express West Midlands' newly painted buses, trams, information points and bus stops bedecked with the iconic LGBTQ+ rainbow flag.

Lawrence Barton discusses the decision to ask Andrew Moffat to lead the Birmingham Pride parade in light of the "division which the controversy over 'No Outsiders' lessons has created".

Organisers of Birmingham Pride 2019 have declared this year's carnival parade the biggest ever.

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands, Mr John Crabtree OBE, has formally appointed Lawrence Barton to be a Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands.

Birmingham Live reports on the unfortunate news that due to Coronavirus will be postponed until 2021.

B31 Voices reports on the news that Birmingham Pride 2020 will take place online.

With public health of primary concern, Festival Director, Lawrence Barton announces the sad decision to postpone Pride to 2021.

Lawrence tells the Today Programme that apprenticeship providers have been unable to access many of their learners during the crisis.

Southside BID Director, Lawrence Barton, is frustrated at Birmingham Councils delays to extend outdoors seating to boost footfall in one of Birmingham's main entertainment districts.

Lawrence talks about knife crime on BBC Midlands Today.

Hate crimes related to sexual orientation and gender identity have increased year on year since 2015

The head of Birmingham Pride, Lawrence Barton has called on Birmingham’s LGBT community to stay “strong, resolved and focused” after a series of homophobic attacks in the city centre.