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June 25, 2013

Alice Arnold: Pride is important because it shows that LGBT people are ‘confident to be who we are’

Former BBC broadcaster Alice Arnold, has spoke out about the importance of Pride, saying that it is "a party with a message", and that it is still crucial for the LGBT community.

June 25, 2013

Amnesty urges Obama to address LGBT ‘suffering’ during Africa trip

The President of the United States Barack Obama, should use an upcoming trip to Africa to speak out against the "suffering" of many LGBT people in African countries, Amnesty International has said.

June 25, 2013

Google introduces rainbow search bar in commemoration of Stonewall riots

Google has added a gay easter egg, which changes the search bar into rainbow colours when certain search terms are entered, to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall riots this week.

June 25, 2013

Gay asylum seeker gives evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee

A gay asylum seeker from Senegal has given evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee about his experiences of going through the system.

June 25, 2013

Sunderland: Teen arrested following homophobic attack in chip shop

Northumbria Police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a homophobic attack in Sunderland.

June 25, 2013

Ex-Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova: ‘Gay men still feel oppressed on court’

Tennis star Martina Navratilova says gay men still feel oppressed on court – and many are still in the closet.

June 25, 2013

Government: Marriage to be recognised in the tax system for gay and straight couples

Treasury Minister David Gauke says the government is "firmly committed" to recognising marriage in the tax system – a move which would benefit those in civil partnerships, heterosexual and same-sex marriages.

June 25, 2013

US Supreme Court to rule on key equal marriage cases on Wednesday

The US Supreme Court has added Wednesday as the final day of opinions for this session, and is expected to give decisions on two key equal marriage cases.

June 25, 2013

MEPs condemn attack on LGBT centre in Macedonia’s capital and cancellation of Pride event

An attack on an LGBT centre in Skopje, the capital city of Macedonia, has been condemned by Members of the European Parliament.

June 25, 2013

Poll: UK support for equal marriage at 55%

A new poll by Ipsos of 16 countries puts support for equal marriage in the UK at 55%.