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.
Ad standards body to rule on "no God" campaign next week
The Advertising Standards Authority will decide next week whether to investigate complaints that a series of adverts on public transport which claim there is no God have breached the code of conduct.
Ian Paisley to meet with standards agency about homophobic advert
The former first Minister of Northern Ireland is to meet with the Advertising Standards Authority to discuss their ruling against an advert placed in a local paper by a Belfast church.
Free Presbyterian minister backs Pope and claims we are all born straight
A preacher from a church that refers to the Pope as the Anti-Christ has backed his stance on homosexuality and claimed all people are born heterosexual.
Northern Ireland moves closer to a Bill of Rights
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has handed the British government its advice on the potential for a Bill of Rights for the province.
Northern Ireland gets first sexual health promotion strategy
The first ever Sexual Health Promotion Strategy and Action Plan for Northern Ireland has been published.
Homophobic preacher stands by Leviticus quote in banned advert
The leader of Sandown Free Presbyterian Church has claimed that a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority interferes with religious freedom.
Video: Queen's Speech outlines legislative plans for 2009
The stability of the British economy was highlighted as a key area for government action in today's Queen's Speech.
Belfast Free Presbyterian church rapped over homophobic advert
An advert placed in a local paper in Northern Ireland by Sandown Free Presbyterian Church ahead of this summer's Pride event in Belfast breached the Advertising Standards Authority code on decency.
Police continue inquiries into MP who thinks gays can be cured
A DUP MP who caused outrage among Northern Ireland's gay community with her homophobic outbursts may still face charges.
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