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It comes after Question Time was criticised for the way it addressed the debate.
It’s been five years since the first same-sex marriages took place in the UK. Legalised in England, Scotland and Wales in 2014, the UK is one of 26 countries today where same-sex marriage is recognised. But with same-sex relationships still illegal in over 70 countries around the world, the fight for equality continues.
As a school pupil I learnt about Henry VIII and Sikhism, but I didn’t grow up thinking I want to be Henry VIII or Sikh.
Five schools in Birmingham have paused the 'No Outsiders' programme following pressure from parents. The programme teaches children about the Equality Act 2010 and covers issues of diversity, including religion, race and sexuality. The parents at Parkfield Primary School started protesting in early March, arguing that the programme is age-inappropriate.
"I just hate the fact that he’s my MP.”
"I'm not expecting bullet-proof gays, but I am expecting more from long-running shows like this."
I am optimistic my generation of Muslims are far more tolerant of homosexuality, but we must face bigotry today
We have an obligation to ensure everyone in our schools is taught about what it means to be LGBT
The move has been described as "extremely worrying".
History has judged those who fought against gay rights – it will be no less damning of those who viciously fight against trans rights