Happy New Year!
A very happy new year to all our members and supporters from DELGA. The new year brings a new executive for the organisation: our new officers are
1 Jan 2009
News
Liberal Democrat News
Mutual recognition of same-sex partnerships welcome and necessary
Sharon Bowles MEP has welcomed the adoption of a key European Parliament report on fundamental rights which calls for mutual recognition of same-sex partnerships by EU members. Sharon, who is Lib Dem MEP for the South East of England, authored a written declaration in September calling for mutual recognition of same-sex partnerships by EU member states, which has gained cross-party support and closes for signatures on Thursday.
14 Jan 2009
Lib Dems want your thoughts about education on relationships, sex, and STIs, and much more
The Liberal Democrats have launched a policy consultation online and would welcome your views. The Women's Policy Consultation team are inviting your contributions including personal experiences and professional expertise, or interesting articles you would like to bring to their attention.
15 Jan 2009
Livingstone Must Apologise For 'Inappropriate, Insensitive and Indefensible' Comments - Lib Dems
Ahead of the motion that is set to appear in front of the full London Assembly on Monday, calling for an apology by Ken Livingstone for the comments he made to an Evening Standard reporter, Liberal Democrat London Assembly member, and Deputy Chair, Sally Hamwee, said:
11 Feb 2005
50% is only half the story
The Liberal Democrats have responded with dismay to a new report showing that one in every two gay people are too scared to come out at work.
30 Jan 2006
'Ladele' council trumpets new gay charter
The London Lib Dem Council which fought against a ruling that a Christian registrar could refuse to conduct Civil Partnerships between same-sex couples, has now promised to redouble its commitment to keep discrimination out of its offices, playgrounds, and public services with a new charter of Sexual Orientation Equalities. Islington Council, in North London, was rated by Stonewall as the second best council in London for gay-friendly employment - and is now one of the first councils in the country to publish a Charter for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in their borough.
16 Jan 2009