News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Surely what matters is how, not who?

Lib Dem Equalities spokesperson Lynne Featherstone MP has spoken up about the ban on gay and bisexual men, and their female partners, from donating blood. In the debate on the Equalities Bill on 18 June, she said: "If I were a gay man in a monogamous civil partnership and wanted to give blood, I would not be allowed to. If I were a sexually active straight man, I would. Surely there is a case for the safety of the blood supply's being based on an individual's behaviour and the consequential risk of that behaviour, rather than eliminating a whole group."

25 Jun 2009

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Stephen Williams promoting the Stop Homophobic Bullying campaign

Catch Steve Williams MP at the Jake Debate

As part of London Pride this year there will be a panel debate to pitch for the gay vote, staged by the JAKE website at the National Portrait Gallery tomorrow, Thursday 2 July 2009. Stephen Williams, Liberal Democrat shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills will represent the Lib Dems, with MPs from the other main parties also taking part.

1 Jul 2009

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Proud to represent you - London Lib Dems at LGBT Pride

Today sees London LGBT Pride - we hope you will join the Lib Dems on the parade with our boldest Pride entry in years or see Simon Hughes, MP for Southwark & Bermondsey and former Party President, speaking from the main stage at Trafalgar Square this afternoon.

4 Jul 2009

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Lib Dem Leader speaks up for same-sex marriage

Liberal Democrats party leader Nick Clegg MP in an article published today says, "although civil partnerships have been a step forward, until same sex marriage is permitted it is impossible to claim gay and straight couples are treated equally".

4 Jul 2009

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Homophobic 'Section 28' Lithuanian law breaches EU rights standards

Just as the Lib Dems were the only party to oppose the notorious Section 28 when it was introduced in the UK in 1988, the Liberal Democrats' sister party in Lithuania is leading the battle against a similar law being introduced there now. The Lithuanian Parliament, rejecting a Presidential veto, has confirmed a 'Law on the Protection of Minors against the Detrimental Effect of Public Information'. This bans the "propaganda of homosexuality and bisexuality' from schools and other youth facilities.

17 Jul 2009

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Meet the Lib Dems at Northern Pride

This weekend sees Northern Pride in Newcastle. The Lib Dems will be there to highlight our local campaigning, and our unbeatable record on LGBT rights.

17 Jul 2009

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