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Friendly UK for LGBT visitors

Friendly UK for LGBT visitors

The United Kingdom is Europe’s second most LGBTI+ friendly destination after Norway, with the most cities in the top ten, according to data released ahead of this year’s Pride celebrations.

In a report from mid to long-term rental specialists, Spotahome, results from across 33 European cities and 18 countries identified the United Kingdom as leading the way for LGBTI+ rights, ahead ofFrance, Portugal and Denmark.

In addition, all the UK cities recorded for ‘LGBTI+ friendliness’ ranked in the top ten, including Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Leeds and Bristol, demonstrating its country-wide solidarity for LGBTI+ groups.

Using country and city level data the results are based on factors such as: equality and non-discrimination (or example within employment and education); equality attitudes within the family (such as adoption and marriage equality); hate crime and hate speech; legal gender recognition and bodily integrity; civil society space (such as public events held without obstruction, relevant associations having the ability to operate without obstruction and no laws limiting freedom of expression and bodily integrity); and asylum (positive measures policies).

The UK’s Pride celebrations are perfect examples of this positivity in action. For many years Pride parades have taken place across the country, with support from all walks of life taking to the streets in celebration. In June 2018, to mark the 40th anniversary of the symbolic rainbow flag, 5,000 people took to Edinburgh’s streets as one of the largest reported gatherings in support of the campaign.

As one of Spotahome’s most sought after locations with over 5,000 rental properties on offer, London is set to host its Pride Parade on Saturday 7 July, with various Pride festivals also planned across the remaining top ranked cities in following weeks.

Commenting on the results, Melissa Lyras, brand and communications manager at Spotahome, said:

“Before we travel, we all spend hours delving into travel guides or frantically researching places on the Internet. Today though, people want to get to know their country or city of choice like a local, to ensure it reflects their beliefs and views in a positive way.

“We’re pleased our data has provided some insight into the culture of one of Europe’s most prominent countries, these results are a really informative insight in the fight for equality.”

With apartments for rent in over 30 cities and 18 countries across Europe, the mid-to-long-term rental specialist is committed to supporting people from all backgrounds, ensuring they can live safely in a location new to them. Spotahome offers advice on accommodation, travelling and day-to-day life, making your rented accommodation feel more like home.

For more information on Spotahome and its portfolio of apartments across Europe, visit https://www.spotahome.com.

Published: 2-Aug-2018: (4987)

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