A proposal to introduce same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland has fallen at the first vote. When put to the vote the motion was rejected by 49 votes to 45, though a blocking measure by the DUP ensured that even if…
Category: Politics
Bi Visibility 2012: So much going on!
This year for Bi Visibility Day around the UK there is more going on than ever. So far we know about events in: – Birmingham – Brighton – Bristol – Cardiff – Edinburgh – London – Manchester – Nottingham –…
Unison to talk bi in November
The trades union Unison will be holding their annual LGBT Conference in November with a motion on bisexuality on the conference agenda. It highlights The Bisexuality Report to their wider membership and calls for action on bi visibility and tackling…
EU legislates on victims of crime
Today the European Parliament agreed on a new Directive on the rights guaranteed to victims of crime in the EU. Notably, it provides specific assistance and protection to people who suffered crime because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or…
From Number 10 to Carlton Gardens
BCN magazine editor Jen Yockney was among the guests at last night’s equal marriage reception hosted by Nick Clegg at his official residence, 1 Carlton Gardens. The event seems to be a counterpoint to David Cameron’s LGBT garden party on…