Lesbian Annise Parker is frontrunner for Houston mayor
Annise Parker, a lesbian woman, has emerged as the frontrunner in Houston's mayoral race. Houston, in Texas, is the fourth largest city in America and would be the largest to have an openly gay or lesbian mayor if Parker is successful.
Gay MP Chris Bryant to have civil partnership in parliament
Gay Europe minister Chris Bryant has confirmed he is engaged to his partner and is hoping to hold his civil partnership ceremony in parliament.
Boris Johnson meets with police chief to discuss the rise in homophobic crime
London Mayor Boris Johnson has sought assurances from the Metropolitan Police Commissioner that everything is being done to tackle the problem of homophobic attacks in the capital.
Glasgow council makes controversial appointment for LGBT centre
Gay rights groups in Glasgow have spoken out against the controversial decision to hand over the running of the Glasgow LGBT centre to one of its senior councillors.
Europe minister Chris Byrant mentions gay rights in death penalty speech
Chris Bryant, the openly gay minister for Europe, mentioned executions of gay people in Iran while arguing for the need to press other countries to abolish the death penalty.
Pennsylvania senator changes mind on gay marriage
Arlen Specter, the Democrat senator for Pennsylvania, has changed his mind on the issue of gay marriage. He had previously been in favour of the Defence of Marriage Act and a ban on the practice in his state.
Comment: Why I heckled Nick Griffin on Question Time
Last night, one of the most effective voices to come out of the audience on Question Time was that of Beth Mellington-Pritchard. A lesbian in a civil partnership, she told BNP leader Nick Griffin that his feeling of revulsion was "mutual".
Nick Griffin claims former National Front leader offered him gay sex
BNP chairman Nick Griffin has claimed that former National Front leader Martin Webster offered to have sex with him when he was 16. Webster has maintained for years that he and Griffin had a four-year affair, something Griffin has always denied.
Governor says gay marriage will be legal in New York
New York governor David Paterson has said gay marriage will soon be legal in his state. He was speaking last night at a Manhattan dinner hosted by gay rights group Empire State Pride Agenda.
BNP leader Nick Griffin criticises Jan Moir article and 'militant' homosexuals
BNP leader Nick Griffin appeared on Question Time last night. He attacked Jan Moir's Daily Mail article but said that gay men were "creepy" and that homosexuality should not be mentioned in schools.
Jersey votes to allow civil partnerships
The States of Jersey have agreed to legalise civil partnerships for gay couples. Today's vote passed with an overwhelming majority, with 48 of the 53 members in favour.
Gordon Brown wants civil partnerships to be held in the House of Commons
Prime minister Gordon Brown will today suggest to the Speaker's Committee that civil partnerships for gay couples should be held in parliament.
SNP criticises UK government over gay and lesbian asylum seekers
The Scottish National Party passed a resolution this weekend criticising the UK government for its treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans asylum seekers.
Iain Dale loses out on Tory candidature for Bracknell
Gay political blogger Iain Dale has lost out on being selected as the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Bracknell. He made it to the final seven but Phillip Lee was announced as the selected candidate on Saturday evening.
Section 28 MP forced to stand down over expenses
The MP responsible for creating Section 28 is being forced to stand down at the next election after claims he abused his expenses.
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