On 29 June 2026, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced that Lord Collins of Highbury has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy for LGBT+ Rights. The new envoy will work to defend LGBT+ people from violence, persecution and discrimination, and will strengthen UK partnerships with civil society, governments, parliamentarians, business and international organisations. He will report to the FCDO Minister for Multilateral and Human Rights and support diplomatic and development initiatives to protect and advance human rights. The appointment follows the resignation of Lord Herbert of South Downs in January 2025 and is part of a broader government strategy that includes a £21 million commitment announced in May 2026 to advance LGBT+ rights internationally. Lord Collins also continues his duties as Deputy Leader of the House of Lords and Government Spokesperson for Equalities.
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