Gay rights campaigner Liz Grant, the former deputy chair of the board of trustees of UK gay rights organsiation Stonewall, has been awarded a CBE in the Queens New Year’s Honor roll.

Grant was honoured for her work in improving equality for LGBTIQ people in the workplace.

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Also honoured, former Eastenders actor turned politician Michael Cashman.

Cashman made TV history in 1987 when his character Colin Russell pecked his lover on the forehead – creating British TV’s first gay kiss.

Queer favourite Kate Bush was also awarded a CBE for her services to music.