Gay row opera will go ahead
An opera which was pulled because of its use of the word ‘queer’ will now go ahead with the word ‘gay’ used in its place – but the author wants an apology from the council.
Continue ReadingAn opera which was pulled because of its use of the word ‘queer’ will now go ahead with the word ‘gay’ used in its place – but the author wants an apology from the council.
Continue ReadingThe Office for National Statistics has published information on the formation and dissolution of civil partnerships in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the UK in 2010.
Continue ReadingSpeaking at the Stonewall Education for All conference on Friday, the father of a 15-year-old suicide victim asked schools and the government to treat anti-gay teasing as ‘bullying’ and not just ‘banter’.
Continue ReadingAn opera company has cancelled an opera featuring primary school children after its writer refused to remove references to a character’s homosexuality.
Continue ReadingWhile in London supporting fellow Czech and new Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, Martina Navratilova found time to give her voice to an anti-homophobia campaign.
Continue ReadingThe Church of England has announced it will be launching a review into its policy on ordaining gay bishops and its position on same-sex relationships.
Continue ReadingKen Livingstone, former London mayor and Labour candidate for the 2012 London mayoral elections, has criticised current Conservative mayor Boris Johnson’s record on gay rights.
Continue ReadingTelevision watchdog Ofcom has received 14 complaints about advertisements for new Channel 5 reality show Candy Bar Girls.
Continue ReadingOrganisers of the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival have been informed that the festival will definitely be returning next year to the British Film Institute (BFI) on the Southbank.
Continue ReadingMaureen Le Marinel, branch secretary of UNISON’s Lancashire Police branch, has been elected vice president of the public service union.
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