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MP Calls For End To 'Toxic Debates' On LGBT Rights Ten Years After Same-Sex Marriage Legalised
Social affairs
MP Calls For End To "Toxic Debates" On LGBT Rights Ten Years After Same-Sex Marriage Legalised
Conservative MP Mike Freer has said "heated, toxic debates" over LGBT rights must end, ten years after he fought for his own right to marry his husband with the legalisation of same-sex marriage in England and Wales.
We must come together to make the UK a world leader on LGBT+ rights once more
Social affairs
By Angela Eagle MP and Elliot Colburn MP
We must come together to make the UK a world leader on LGBT+ rights once more
Every June, countries around the world celebrate Pride Month. We honour those who fought and indeed continue to fight to end anti-LGBT+ discrimination and oppression, as well as celebrating the value and power of human diversity.
Kate Forbes Equal Marriage Opposition Loses Her Support Of Scottish Ministers
Political parties
Kate Forbes Equal Marriage Opposition Loses Her Support Of Scottish Ministers
Kate Forbes’ campaign for the SNP leadership has been dealt a significant blow after a number of Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs) withdrew their endorsement following comments she made on same-sex marriage.
Representation of minority communities in art, music, film and TV is as important now as ever
Communities
By Baroness Barker
Representation of minority communities in art, music, film and TV is as important now as ever
Standing in the fabulous LGBT+ museum Queer Britain, surrounded by an array of artifacts which portray key moments in our history, it struck me that the first people of any group, particularly minorities, to make history are exceptional.
LGBT+ Tories Call For Meeting With Scotland Secretary Over 'Toxic' Constitutional Row
Social affairs
LGBT+ Tories Call For Meeting With Scotland Secretary Over "Toxic" Constitutional Row
A group representing LGBT+ Conservatives have called for Scotland Secretary Alister Jack to meet with them, arguing that trans people are “caught up in an increasingly toxic independence, constitutional debate” between Holyrood and Westminster after the government decided to override the Gender Recognition Reform Bill.
We must treat monkeypox as a public health emergency to avoid it becoming endemic in the UK
Health
By Angela Eagle MP
We must treat monkeypox as a public health emergency to avoid it becoming endemic in the UK
Many say that London is at its most beautiful in the summer. But over the last few weekends there’s been a new spectacle to behold in the city, with snaking queues of gay and bisexual men outside the capital’s sexual health clinics waiting for hours in the blazing sunshine to get vaccinated against a growing health threat – monkeypox.
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Culture
By Advertising Association
ALL IN REVEALS NEXT THREE ACTIONS FOCUSING ON MENTAL HEALTH, LGBTQ+ AND PHYSICAL DISABILITY
New actions will be added to advertising’s Inclusion Action Plan ahead of the announcement of companies qualifying as All In Champions
Countries with punitive laws criminalising LGBT+ people threatens the fight to end new HIV infections by 2030
Health
By David Mundell MP
Countries with punitive laws criminalising LGBT+ people threatens the fight to end new HIV infections by 2030
Thanks to advances in medicine over the past 40 years, there is no reason why people living with HIV should live shorter lives than someone without HIV.
LGBT+ Tories 'Won't Stop' Until Trans People Are Included In A Conversion Therapy Ban
Political parties
LGBT+ Tories "Won't Stop" Until Trans People Are Included In A Conversion Therapy Ban
The LGBT+ Conservative group has vowed it “won’t stop” campaigning until Downing Street confirms trans people will be included in the government’s long awaited bill banning conversion therapy.
Tories Urged To Be “Mindful” Of Language Following Boris Johnson Trans Joke
Political parties
Tories Urged To Be “Mindful” Of Language Following Boris Johnson Trans Joke
MPs have been urged to be considerate of the language they use around trans issues after Boris Johnson faced backlash for a “flippant” joke referencing trans identity.
The best of both worlds: How to strengthen hate crime laws and protect free speech Partner content
Home affairs
By Law Commission
The best of both worlds: How to strengthen hate crime laws and protect free speech
It is often assumed that freedom of speech and hate crime laws are uncomfortable bedfellows - but this doesn't have to be the case. Today, the Law Commission is announcing new recommendations that can protect vulnerable groups from hate and protect our right to free expression.
Conservative Conference showed the public value of LGBT+ allies. Here’s why it meant so much to our community
Political parties
By Elena Bunbury
Conservative Conference showed the public value of LGBT+ allies. Here’s why it meant so much to our community
When Carrie Johnson spoke at the Conservative Party Conference this month, she told a packed fringe: “Whether you are LGBT+ or an ally like me, we are all committed to equality and acceptance for everyone, whoever you are and whomever you love.”
Angela Rayner Says The Government Is Using Transgender People To Sow Societal Division
Political parties
Angela Rayner Says The Government Is Using Transgender People To Sow Societal Division
The deputy leader of the Labour Party has accused government ministers of using LGBT+ people and identities to stir social divisions.