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November 19, 2013

Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation sets up working group on extending HPV vaccine to gay men

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has agreed to set up a working group on possibly offering HPV vaccinations to adolescent boys and gay and bisexual men.

November 19, 2013

X Factor winner James Arthur quits Twitter after homophobic row

X Factor star James Arthur has left Twitter following criticism for using homophobic language against another artist in a “rap feud”.

November 19, 2013

Scottish education minster: I support civil partnerships but not same-sex marriage

Scotland’s Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland's Languages, says he will vote against equal marriage in Wednesday’s key vote, saying he favours the “traditional” definition of marriage.

November 19, 2013

Co-op boss quits amid ex-chairman’s ‘drug-fuelled gay orgy’ claim

The Co-op Group chairman, Len Wardle, has resigned following revelations about its former banking chairman, Paul Flowers, who was exposed by a man he met on Grindr for allegedly using and dealing in hardcore drugs.

November 19, 2013

Russell T Davies to explore ‘modern gay sex lives’ in two new drama series

Queer As Folk and Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies is to return to Channel 4 to launch two new drama series on the contemporary sex lives of gay men.

November 19, 2013

Gay daughter of Dick Cheney tells sister: ‘You’re wrong to oppose equal marriage’

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney's two daughters are locked in an open and very personal feud over equal marriage.

November 19, 2013

Sherlock star Andrew Scott publicly comes out as gay

Sherlock actor Andrew Scott has has spoken out publicly for the first time to say that "as a gay person" he condemns Russian president Vladimir Putin for introducing anti-gay legislation to the country.

November 19, 2013

US: Pastor ‘found guilty’ for officiating at his son’s same-sex wedding ceremony

A Pennsylvania pastor who was put on “trial” by his congregation after officiating at his own son's same-sex wedding has now been found guilty for violating church law.

November 18, 2013

LGBT legal group appeals against decision to refuse to give it charitable status

The Human Dignity Trust (HDT) has been forced to appeal against a decision to deny it from holding charitable status, raising concerns across the voluntary sector for groups standing up for LGBT rights.

November 18, 2013

Nick Clegg: ‘Section 28 was divisive but I’m glad to be part of a government fighting for LGBT rights’

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, has joined colleagues from across the political spectrum in condemning Section 28 on the day of the 10th anniversary of its repeal.