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Final part of Queen’s baton relay met with gay rights protest

The final leg of the Queen’s baton relay was met with a gay rights protest ahead of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham. Around 30 demonstrators gathered outside Aston Hall on Thursday, led by human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell,...

28 Jul 2022 at 16:34

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European nations scrap One Love armbands plan due to fear of FIFA sanctions

England and Wales will not wear an anti-discrimination armband in their World Cup matches on Monday after FIFA threatened them with sporting sanctions. A joint statement from seven European nations who had signed up to the One Love campaign – which ...

21 Nov 2022 at 12:32

Sport

Respect football – Gianni Infantino defends FIFA stance on ‘OneLove’ armband

Gianni Infantino has defended FIFA’s stance on the ‘OneLove’ armband at the Qatar World Cup by suggesting football matches should be a time for everyone to ‘forget their problems’ rather than create more. Seven European nations competing at the ...

16 Dec 2022 at 13:04

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Zander Murray signs for Bonnyrigg Rose to become only openly gay player in SPFL

Zander Murray has become the only openly gay player in the men’s Scottish Professional Football League after signing for Bonnyrigg Rose. The 31-year-old publicly announced his sexuality in September last year while playing for Gala Fairydean ...

13 Jan 2023 at 15:24

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Varadkar warns against turning gender equality vote into debate on trans issues

Any attempt to turn the referendum on gender equality into a debate about trans issues would be tenuous and bogus, the Taoiseach has warned. Leo Varadkar said there was need for a discussion about trans issues in Ireland but that the debate ...

30 Mar 2023 at 17:03

Linehan says he has ‘lost a great deal’ as he denies harassing transgender woman

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Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan denies harassing transgender activist

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he has “lost a great deal” but “will not waver in my resolve” as he faces trial accused of harassing a transgender woman. The 56-year-old Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster ...

12 May 2025 at 16:33

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Gareth Thomas settles case after being accused of ‘deceptively’ transmitting HIV

Gareth Thomas has settled a legal case with an ex-partner who accused the former Wales captain of “deceptively” transmitting HIV to him. Ian Baum sued Mr Thomas in the High Court for allegedly hiding his HIV status and ...

30 Jan 2023 at 16:39

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Fears World Cup will not deliver change in Qatar amid LGBTQ+ supporter concerns

Hosting the World Cup will not deliver meaningful change in Qatar, a senior MP has said, amid ongoing concerns over the Gulf state’s response to LGBTQ+ symbols. Conservative MP Alicia Kearns, who chairs the Commons ...

23 Nov 2022 at 08:44

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Commonwealth Games can be important to highlight where inequalities persist

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham can be a vehicle to highlight where inequalities persist, a global LGBTQ+ rights group hopes. Thirty-five Commonwealth countries continue to criminalise same-sex relationships, ...

26 Jul 2022 at 13:00

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Footballer Zander Murray ‘humbled’ by reaction since revealing he is gay

Footballer Zander Murray says he has been overwhelmed by messages of support since he became the first senior Scottish footballer to reveal that he is gay. The Gala Fairydean Rovers striker made the announcement ...

20 Sept 2022 at 14:36

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Birmingham bosses working with Tom Daley to improve LGBTQ+ inclusivity at Games

Commonwealth Games organisers say they have co-operated closely with Tom Daley to ensure Birmingham 2022 is inclusive for athletes and spectators from the LGBTQ+ community. Almost half of Commonwealth member ...

28 Jul 2022 at 14:27

Sport

London Marathon ballot hopefuls offered non-binary gender option for first time

People hoping to take part in next year’s TCS London Marathon will be offered an option to identify themselves as non-binary for the first time in their ballot application. The three gender options – male, ...

14 Sept 2022 at 15:21

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