Elton John, Dua Lipa and Olly Alexander among artists to sign letter calling for ‘conversion therapy’ ban
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elton John, Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander and Dua Lipa are among the artists to sign an open letter calling for a government ban on so-called conversion therapy. The Trevor Project describes “conversion therapy” as aiming to “ an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity”. The letter reads: “Let’s finish what was pledged two years ago and ban ‘conversion therapy’ for all lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and gender diverse people, of all ages. It urges her to “introduce a truly effective ban on ‘conversion therapy’”, Sky News reports.