National Student Pride kicks off in London

National Student Pride is getting underway this afternoon (February 28). Hosted by Student Pride ambassador Paris Lees, the main stage will play host to a number of special guest speakers throughout the day.

#studentpride under way and in full swing! https://t.co/wN4p4Aqq9y

— Student Pride (@studentpride) February 28, 2015

A discussion of LGBT in TV and Film will include Attitude editor Matthew Todd, Dustin Lance Black, EastEnders executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins and actresses Heather Peace, Bethany Black and Alicya Eyo.

Bethany Black says hi! https://t.co/Ncclw7dIkj

— Student Pride (@studentpride) February 28, 2015

Evans Davis will be joined by guests including Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Amelia Womack and and Conservative MP Mike Freer to discuss politics. A wide range of stalls are open, including a number of employers in the job fair and an opportunity to register to vote in the upcoming general election. The Live Music stage will welcome guests including Sophie DeBattista, Alexie, Hayley Chillcott and Seth Corbin. The National Student Pride website will run live updates throughout the event.