Clinton scoops top LGBT global ally award

DEMI Lovato, Hillary Clinton and Olly Alexander were among the winners at the 2021 British LGBT Awards, while Phillip Schofield was honoured with a special prize.

Pop star Lovato, who came out as non-binary earlier this year and now uses the pronouns they/them, was named celebrity of the year at the star-studded event, which was hosted by presenter Gok Wan and Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK winner Lawrence Chaney.

The awards celebrate the best British and international LGBT+ talent, as well as the allies and organisations which support them.

Mrs Clinton, a former US secretary of state and presidential candidate, was awarded the global ally award.

Joining the ceremony by video-link, Mrs Clinton said she “could not be prouder to stand with the LGBT+ community”, adding there is “more work to be done to change laws and change hearts and minds” until LGBT+ people secure full equality.

Years & Years singer Alexander was recognised for his role in Russell T Davies’s television Aids drama It’s A Sin, which won the media moment award.

This Morning star Schofield, who revealed last year that he is gay, delivered an emotional video message as he received a special recognition award.

Schofield had been married to wife Steph, with whom he has two daughters, for more than 20 years when he shared the news about his sexuality.

Awards founder Sarah Garrett added: “We were so delighted to be able to host a celebration of the people working hard to advocate for and advance LGBT+ rights after what has been a difficult 18 months.

“All of the winners and nominees are incredibly deserving.”