The first reading of the same-sex marriage bill for Scotland passed in Holyrood this evening by 98 votes to 15. Around a quarter of all MSPs spoke during a well-mannered debate lasting about three hours. BCN magazine live-tweeted through the…
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An end to “gay cure” therapy?
This afternoon Sandra Osborne MP will open a Westminster Hall Debate in the House of Commons on the topic of gay-to-straight conversion therapy. An official response from the government on the subject is expected as part of the debate. She…
European funding will help tackle biphobia, transphobia and homophobia
Today, the European Parliament redefined the priorities of the European Social Fund (ESF) for rest of this decade. For the first time, the Fund will contribute to combating discrimination based on sexual orientation. The ESF is one of the EU’s…
Scotland rallies today!
Today Edinburgh, outside the Scottish Parliament, the Equality Network will be holding a final rally before the first crucial vote on Scotland’s equal marriage bill. The gathering will start at 12.30pm – all supporters who can make it along very…
This week’s bi meetups
This week sees bi meetups in London, Manchester and Swansea. On Monday London older bis group (for bis ages 50 up) meets from 5pm-8pm at AgeUK, Tavis House, Tavistock Square, London. WC1H 9N. Then on Tuesday from 8pm it’s Manchester…