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12 May 2015 / 3 comments

Anti gay marriage MP appointed as equalities minister

The new equalities minister Caroline Dinenage was a surprising appointment, since she has previously said that the state had ‘no right’ to redefine marriage Continue reading

8 April 2015 / Comments Off on Gay and lesbian people still less likely to be offered a job

Gay and lesbian people still less likely to be offered a job

Gay and lesbian people who mention membership of gay university societies less likely to be offered a job, despite equalities legislation Continue reading

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10 July 2014 / Comments Off on British Dance Council set to ban same-sex couples

British Dance Council set to ban same-sex couples

The governing body for ballroom dancing in Great Britain is proposing a rule change so that dance partners may only be mixed gender. Continue reading

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26 June 2014 / Comments Off on TUC: pensions policy still discriminates against same sex couples

TUC: pensions policy still discriminates against same sex couples

Government must change pension rules so that same-sex couples do not lose out when their partners pass away. Continue reading

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30 October 2013 / Comments Off on New book reveals how equality laws did, and didn’t, progress LGBT rights

New book reveals how equality laws did, and didn’t, progress LGBT rights

A new book set for release next month sheds light on how New Labour failed to progress LGBT rights in Brighton. Continue reading

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6 September 2013 / Comments Off on Opera singer dedicates Last Night of the Proms performance to victims of LGBT hate crimes

Opera singer dedicates Last Night of the Proms performance to victims of LGBT hate crimes

Opera singer Joyce DiDonato dedicates performance of ‘Over The Rainbow’ at Last Night of the Proms to victims of LGBT hate crimes. Continue reading

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6 September 2013 / 1 comment

Video: Australian PM fights for gay marriage

Australian PM issues a passionate defence of equal marriage – and a stunning rebuke to those who believe the literal word of the bible. Continue reading