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Chris Bryant has defended his expenses claims

Gay MP Chris Bryant forced to move house after homophobic attacks

Chris Bryant, the openly gay Labour MP for Rhondda, has said the reason he 'flipped' his second home was to escape homophobic thugs who daubed lewd messages on his main constituency property.

Michelle Douglas has been taken on by Dyfed Powys Police to teach officers about hate crimes

Trans woman joins Welsh police force to tackle transphobia

A Welsh police force has taken on a trans woman to help train officers about hate crimes. Michelle Douglas contacted Dyfed Powys Police last year to ask if she could help educate officers about transphobia.

Dr Olwen Williams claimed HIV patients still face discrimination

HIV patients 'still facing discrimination' in Wales

A sexual health doctor in Wales has claimed that some patients with HIV are still victims of prejudice and are being denied treatment by GPs for everyday illnesses.

gender dysphoria can include surgery

New rules will widen access to gender reassignment in Wales

The Health Commission Wales (HCW) will allow transgender patients in Wales to access funding for gender reassignment therapy, it has been announced.

Gay hate convictions in Wales have doubled

Wales sees gay hate convictions rise

Gay hate crime convictions in Wales have doubled in the last three years, figures from the Crown Prosecution Service show. Statistics show there were 58 successful prosecutions last year compared with 29 in 2006.

Ian 'H' Watkins recorded the documentary for BBC Wales

Magistrate quits after linking gays to paedophiles in interview with Steps star

A Welsh magistrate who aired his homophobic views in a television documentary has quit. Byron Butler was asked by former Steps singer Ian 'H' Watkins about his views on gays.

The study looked into domestic violence in lesbian relationships

'Fear of being outed' prevents lesbians from seeking help over domestic abuse

A study carried out by the University of Derby suggests that the fear of being outed is one of the reasons why some gay women in abusive relationships don't seek help.

The government won tonight's vote on anti-gay hate laws

Government wins House of Commons vote on anti-gay hate speech

The government has defeated an amendment in the House of Commons that would have created a defence of "free speech" in a bill that is designed to criminalise incitement of hatred in relation to sexual orientation.

Gays and lesbians face a 'double prejudice' in mental health (Photo: Flickr Bhernandez)

Gays and lesbians face 'double stigma' over mental health

Gay, lesbian and bisexual people in Wales face a double prejudice in terms of mental health, a survey has suggested. The report, from Stonewall Cymru, states that mental health provision in Wales is "under-resourced and ill-equipped" to cope with LGB mental health issues.

Nathan Dally was fined and given community service

Man avoids jail for homophobic threats

A man who smashed the door of a gay couple and threatened to kill them has escaped jail. Nathan Dally, 22, shouted: "I'm going to kill you, you faggots" as he kicked down the door of Daniel Smith and Gary Samuel's house in Rhondda, south Wales, as they slept.

Gays and lesbian are at the heart of politics

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.

Chris Bryant is Deputy Leader of the Commons

Chris Bryant slams Tory record on gay rights

A government minister has said that the Conservative party "haven't changed" when it comes to gay rights. In an interview with Total Politics magazine Tory leader David Cameron said he supports civil partnerships.

Cardinal Murphy O'Connor is head of the church in England

Catholic leader who attacked gay families wants union with Church of England

A Roman Catholic Cardinal who has repeatedly attacked gay adoption and civil partnerships has addressed the legislative body of the Church of England.

Chris Bryant is a Labour MP

Deputy Commons leader to speak at gay networking event

The newest gay member of the goverment will be answering questions at the next Village Politics event. Chris Bryant was promoted by Gordon Brown last year.

George Hargreaves founded The Christian Party

'So Macho' preacher hits back with bus adverts claiming God exists

A fundamentalist preacher who unsuccessfully stood for public office has paid for adverts to be placed on London buses proclaiming the existence of God.

















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