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February 14, 2013

Video: Green MP Caroline Lucas comes @Out4Marriage and trans inclusion at Parliament

After casting her vote in favour of equal marriage at last Tuesday's vote on it in the House of Commons, Green MP Caroline Lucas gave an impassioned speech to LGBT rights advocates.

February 14, 2013

Hugh Jackman: The gay rumours really annoy my wife

Actor Hugh Jackman has once again commented on rumours surrounding his sexuality by saying it ‘bugs’ his wife Deborra-Lee Furness.

February 14, 2013

Lib Dem MP Sarah Teather to face two days of protests by Labour for voting against equal marriage

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Teather is to face a weekend of protests by Labour in her north London constituency in response to her decision to vote against the same-sex marriage bill.

February 14, 2013

Comment: Happy Valentine’s Day from @Out4Marriage! #WillYouMarryMe m’Lord?

James-J Walsh, Campaigns Director for Out4Marriage reflects on giving evidence at the Public Bills Committee for equal marriage, and details what you can do next in the last stages of the move towards marriage equality.

February 14, 2013

Lord Pannick: Forcing churches to perform same-sex weddings would be ‘more difficult than parting the Red Sea’

A top Blackstone lawyer and peer has given evidence to the Public Bill Committee scrutinising the same-sex marriage bill to the effect that succeeding in a court case against a church that refuses to opt-in to same-sex weddings would be legally impossible.

February 14, 2013

Homophobic bullying study results suggest: ‘It does get better — but not by enough’

A new study suggests many gay and bisexual teenagers who are bullied at a younger age – are picked on less by the time they reach 19 – but they still remain disproportionately affected by the problem.

February 14, 2013

UK: Blackburn Rovers footballer accused of making anti-gay insults during Brighton game

Police have launched an investigation after complaints that Blackburn Rovers’ Colin Kazim-Richards was involved in a homophobic incident during an away match against Brighton and Hove Albion.

February 14, 2013

UK: LGBT community urged to consider adoption and fostering

As part of the 2nd annual LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week, LGBT people are being urged to learn more about adoption and fostering.

February 14, 2013

Canada: Liberal party leader defends charity work by government-funded Christian groups

The interim leader of Canada's Liberal Party, Bob Rae, defended the work of Christian humanitarian groups in the country.

February 13, 2013

Uganda: British producer of gay play to appeal against deportation from country

UK theatre producer David Cecil, who was charged with breaking Uganda's laws in relation to his play featuring a gay storyline, has said he will appeal against his deportation from the country.