Trade unionists on the demonstration through London’s streets including Bectu and Prospect members [Simon Lamrock]

TENS of thousands of people marched through the West End in a “beautiful and emotional” show of solidarity for trans rights.

The Trans+ Pride’s demonstration, from Langham Place through Regent Street to Wellington Arch, protest was the biggest ever held in London.

The march allowed individuals from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum to participate in a celebration of trans joy and engage in a community effort to uplift trans voices.

[Simon Lamrock]

Gaby Spooner, marching with the “Dykes Who Hike” lesbian walking group, said: “As a queer woman, it was an incredibly important day to be a part of.

“Though we still have a way to go for all of the LGBTQI+ community, the trans community needs our utmost support and help to bring awareness to those that are struggling, especially the trans youth.

“The day was beautiful, emotional and full of love. Here’s to a better future enriched with all those things.”

Saturday’s Trans+ Pride march came ahead of a High Court ruling that declared a government ban on puberty blockers, a treatment used to suppress hormones, as lawful.

The biggest show of such solidarity ever, pictured here on the way from Langham Place [Simon Lamrock]

People attending the march on Saturday said they were potentially life-saving medications.

Georgia Dye was among those marching at Trans+ Pride who felt called to show up for the trans community at such a crucial point in time.

[Simon Lamrock]

She said: “The abhorrent abuse our trans siblings are being subjected to has only been further exacerbated by newly implemented transphobic policies – perhaps most topically, the banning of puberty blockers – life saving medical aids still deemed safe for cis-children.”

Cameron H added: “Seeing so many people being outwardly proud as trans and thriving and happy as trans people is so important to me.

[Simon Lamrock]

“It brings me a kind of joy that is hard to find somewhere else, and most importantly reminds me that joy is something I’m allowed – and encouraged – to feel”.