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July 25, 2012

Chicago politician says he will block Chick-fil-A stores

A Chicago politician says he will block fast food chain Chick-fil-A from opening stores in the city because of its anti-equality stance. Joe Moreno, an alderman who represents Chicago's Logan Square neighbourhood, says he will use his aldermanic privilege to block the restaurant's permit.

July 25, 2012

Anti-abortion activists say David Cameron will ‘pay’ for same-sex marriage policy

Following Prime Minister David Cameron's speech reaffirming his commitment to allowing gay couples to marry, anti-abortion activists the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (Spuc) says he will get punished at the general election for his pro-equality stance.

July 25, 2012

Lords bill aims to pardon gay computer genius Alan Turing

A private member's bill has been introduced in the House of Lords today seeking to pardon the gay computer genius Alan Turing, who was prosecuted for gross indecency in 1952 after a relationship with another man.

July 25, 2012

Australia: Extremist preacher bailed on Mardi Gras terror charge

An extremist Muslim preacher has been bailed in Australia after answering charges for allegedly threatening a terrorist attack on Sydney's gay Mardi Gras parade and for possessing images of child abuse.

July 25, 2012

Campaigners celebrate gay marriage decision

Scottish Government to legalise same-sex marriage

July 25, 2012

Scottish government reveals marriage consultation figures

Following the announcement that it will bring forward legislation to allow gay couples to marry, the Scottish government has published figures from its public consultation last year.

July 25, 2012

David Cameron calls on churches to get behind ‘gay’ marriage

The Prime Minister urges Conservative party MPs and church leaders to get behind equal marriage

July 25, 2012

Scotland: Catholic Church calls marriage an ‘unhelpful’ response to gay feelings

The Catholic Church in Scotland has responded to news that the government will proceed with equal marriage legislation by saying marriage rights are not a 'helpful' response to gay feelings.

July 25, 2012

Exclusive: Out4Marriage says David Cameron personally backs gay religious marriages

Following discussions with the prime minister at a Downing Street reception yesterday, the group Out4Marriage said David Cameron had given the strong impression that he personally supports giving churches and other religious institutions the right to hold gay wedding ceremonies if they chose to do so in England and Wales.

July 25, 2012

David Cameron’s speech to the Downing Street LGBT community reception

A transcript of David Cameron's speech to the LGBT community at Number 10 Downing Street on 24 July 2012 in full.