Northern Ireland MP Iris Robinson cleared over homophobic "abomination" comments
Iris Robinson, the Democratic Unionist Party MP who described homosexuality as an "abomination", has been cleared of any wrongdoing over her comments.
Prejudice against gays rising in Northern Ireland
A survey has found rising levels of prejudice against gays in Northern Ireland. The research, conducted by the Equality Commission, found that 23 per cent of respondents said they would mind a gay, lesbian or bisexual person living next door, compared to 14 per cent three years ago.
Northern Ireland pastor calls homosexuality 'an abomination'
The pastor of a Northern Ireland church has attacked homosexuality, saying it is associated with shortened lifespans and mental health problems and that people should change themselves.
64% of homophobic incidents in Northern Ireland are not reported
One of the largest surveys on the experiences of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Northern Ireland has revealed many have been the victim of homophobic abuse and violence.
Anti-gay MP Iris Robinson and husband tried to claim twice for same expenses bill
Northern Ireland MPs Iris Robinson and her husband Peter tried to claim twice for the same £1,223 expenses bill on the same day.
Belfast church to challenge ruling on 'homophobic' adverts
A Belfast church has said it will go to the high court to contest a ruling from the Advertising Standards Authority that its adverts were homophobic. Sandown Free Presbyterian Church placed the adverts in the Belfast News Letter last summer.
Homophobic MP Iris Robinson exposed over expenses
Iris Robinson, the Northern Ireland MP who said gays were an "abomination" and compared homosexuality to paedophilia, has been exposed by a Sunday newspaper for claiming almost £600,000 a year in salaries and expenses with her husband.
'High number' of gay and bisexual domestic violence victims in Northern Ireland
The gay and bisexual community in Northern Ireland is suffering from disproportionate rates of domestic violence, an official report has claimed. The paper, published this week by the Northern Ireland Policing Board, concluded that a high percentage of those experiencing domestic violence are gay or bisexual men and women.
Northen Ireland MP Iris Robinson will not face prosecution for comparing homosexuality to paedophillia
A Northern Ireland MP who said gay people could be 'turned around' and compared homosexuality to paedophilia will not be prosecuted. Iris Robinson, the MP for Strangford, was investigated by police after complaints.
The 50 most powerful gay, lesbian and bisexual people in British politics
This year's list could only be headed by one person. The return of Peter Mandelson to frontline British politics was predicted by no-one.
Speaker's Conference will consider gay and lesbian representation
A special House of Commons committee looking at ways to improve the numbers of women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities in Parliament will also look at gay representation.
No gays on Speaker's conference but DUP preacher is appointed
A special parliamentary committee that is examining ways of making the House of Commons more diverse has no gay members.
Interview: NUS president explains why pragmatism is the best politics
On Tuesday, as Barack Obama was preparing to take control of the world's only superpower, change had come to Wolverhampton.
Ulster TV legend reveals he was spat at after coming out
Northern Ireland TV presenter Julian Simmons has revealed he has been a victim of homophobic abuse. In an interview with the Sunday Life, he said that he had been spat at in the street just days after coming out last summer.
Police investigating homophobic MP Iris Robinson seek advice about prosection
The Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland has confirmed that it has received a request for prosecutorial advice from police investigating whether a local MP's homophobic statements broke the law.
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