Former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith to challenge Singapore over its anti-gay laws
Tony Blair’s former attorney general, Lord Goldsmith, is to challenge the government of Singapore over its laws banning sex between men.
Ireland: LGBT campaigners welcome anti-homophobic bullying government report
Campaigners in Ireland have welcomed calls by a government child protection adviser to improve the way schools deal with homophobic bullying and also for legal recognition of same-sex parents.
Beyoncé says she is ‘flattered’ at the suggestion that she is a gay icon
Superstar singer Beyoncé has said during an interview that she is "flattered" to be considered by some a gay icon, noting Judy Garland, Cher and Madonna as others, and saying she is "in the company of great women".
Andrew Garfield: I want to play a gay Spider-Man
British actor Andrew Garfield has revealed that he would want a gay or a bisexual Peter Parker in the forthcoming sequel of the Spider-Man franchise.
PinkNews exclusive: Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson says ‘It’s Time’ for equal marriage in Scotland
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives Ruth Davidson has reaffirmed her support for equal marriage in Scotland by saying “it's a matter of love.”
Vicar says homosexuality can be given up like ‘cigarettes’ and police are being ‘manipulated’ by gays
The Rev Peter Ratcliff has defended US Christian preacher Tony Miano, who was arrested earlier this month in Wimbledon for making a homophobic street sermon.
Equal marriage bill passes Report Stage in House of Lords
The equal marriage bill for England and Wales has passed through its Report stage in the House of Lords, and is now set for its Third Reading next Monday.
Lord Singh amendment calling for equal marriage referendum withdrawn in Lords debate
An amendment which would have meant a referendum on equal marriage, even if the equal marriage bill for England and Wales were to pass, has been withdrawn at Report stage.
Geoffrey Howe’s wife Baroness Howe demands government provides equal survivor benefits for gay couples
Baroness Howe of Idlicote has pleaded with the government to equalise survivor benefits for same-sex couples, invoking the spirit of the US Supreme Court’s ruling against the Defence of Marriage Act in her argument.
Equal marriage bill amendment to include cohabiting family members rejected
An amendment to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill which would extend civil partnership rights to cohabiting family members and carers, has been rejected by peers at Report Stage.
