Pioneering trans firefighter and tireless equality advocate leads LGBT+ heroes in New Year Honours list

Pioneering trans firefighter and tireless equality advocate leads LGBT+ heroes in New Year Honours list

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A pioneering transgender firefighter in Northern Ireland has been honoured with an MBE for her services to the LGBT+ community in the 2021 New Year Honours list. Karen McDowell, a fire station commander, transitioned while working as a firefighter 10 years ago and has since spearheaded efforts to promote acceptance of...

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