gay rights
Never mind Latvian gay rights, what about Iraq’s record?
The UK has a terrible record with case-after-case of people fleeing torture, arrest, 'honour' killing and the like needing campaigning and years of expensive legal effort to force the Home Office to grant them sanctuary.
BNP candidate’s homophobic attack “beyond the pale”
A BNP leader has called for kissing between men to be banned in public. The BNP leader in East Sussex, also attacked the "morals and honesty" of a gay Tory MP.
Cynicysm and praise for new Tory approach to gay rights
The Liberal Democrats have launched a renewed attack on the Conservative party's record on gay rights, insisting there was a gulf between their words & actions.
Isolated Cameron defends Kaminski (again) as European leaders rally round Brown
The controversy over David Cameron's alliance with Michal Kaminski re-ignited today following an interview in which the Tory leader once again defended him.
Cameron’s amnesia on gay adoption
Johann Hari's interview with David Cameron exposed his amnesia on his own gay rights votes. It is not the first time that he has forgotten which way he voted.
Hereditary peers tip balance on “gay hate” law
44 hereditary peers were among 179 Lords voting to retain a "free speech" amendment on new laws against inciting gay hate. Labour & Lib Dems peers also voted.