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January 21, 2014

UKIP Scottish chair told to have counselling for saying Glasgow Council for ‘gays and Communists’

A senior figure at UKIP Scotland has demanded that the party's interim chair go to counselling after he said Glasgow Council was for "gays, Catholics and Communists."

January 21, 2014

UK minister: ‘Thick’ Eurosceptic Tory MPs are still angry at David Cameron over equal marriage

A government minister has said Tory MPs who signed a rebellious letter over Europe are “thick” – and believes several were only doing it to get back at David Cameron for legalising equal marriage.

January 21, 2014

Bishop: Marriage is between a man and a woman but there’s no place for homophobia

The next Bishop of Exeter says there is “no place for homophobia” in the Church of England, whilst restating its position against equal marriage.

January 21, 2014

US: Retired Texas pastor to begin performing same-sex weddings

A minister in the US state of Texas has said he is to begin performing weddings for gay and lesbian couples.

January 21, 2014

Feature: Say ‘Ooh Yes I Do’ to the comprehensive, must-have gay wedding planner

Are you getting married or do you know a gay or lesbian couple who are? The Ooh Yes I Do wedding planner is the must-have, personal and comprehensive guide to planning your big day - and it is specifically tailored to same-sex couples.

January 21, 2014

Coronation Street says goodbye to its first transgender character

Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh has talked about last night’s moving episode where the character she has played for 16 years ended her life.

January 21, 2014

UKIP weather: Gay anthem ‘It’s Raining Men’ tipped to re-enter UK singles chart

A campaign to get ‘It’s Raining Men’ to the top of the UK singles chart has been launched, following the homophobic comments of a UKIP councillor.

January 21, 2014

Famous Kenyan author comes out as gay in birthday article

A prominent author in Kenya has come out as gay, in a country where homosexuality remains illegal.

January 21, 2014

Human Rights Watch: Violent homophobia on the rise in Russia

A new report by Human Rights Watch shows homophobic violence is on the rise in Russia.

January 21, 2014

Hugh Laurie considers Russian vodka boycott over ‘slab-faced goon’ Putin

Actor Hugh Laurie is considering boycotting Russian vodka over President Vladimir Putin's recent anti-gay comments.