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  • Calls for anti-gay marriage MP Anne Marie Morris to resign after vile racist

    Calls for anti-gay marriage MP Anne Marie Morris to resign after vile racist

    Anne Marie Morris is under fire for using a racist phrase during a Brexit debate.

    Conservative MP Anne Marie Morris who voted against same-sex marriage in 2013 and was absent from a number of other same-sex marriage votes, is facing calls for her resignation after uttering a vile, racist phrase during a Brexit discussion which was recorded by a journalist in attendance.

    The recording was unearthed by HuffPost today who said that the Brexit-backing MP uttered the disgraceful phrase, which has its origins in the late 19th and 20th century, as she described the idea of leaving the EU with no deal.

    Ms Morris has offered an “unreserved” apology saying she was sorry for “any offence caused” by her “entirely unintentional” racism. The MP used the phrase, “And then we get to the real n***** in the woodpile which is in two years what happens if there is no deal?

    A spokesperson for the Conservative Party said they are “urgently investigating” stating that they were aware of the reports.

    Numerous people have called for Ms Morris to have the whip removed from her, which would mean that she would effectively stand as an independent candidate for her constituency.

    Guardian columnist Owen Jones has effectively called for the MP’s expulsion.

    Ms Morris assumed office in May 2010 and managed to increase her majority in the 2017 General Election from 11288 to 17160 votes.

     

  • 12 Places it’s never been illegal to be gay

    Despite homosexuality being outlawed by most countries at some point in history, there are eleven countries and nations in which it has never been against the law to have sex with someone of the same sex.

    12 Places it's never been illegal to be gay
    12 Places it’s never been illegal to be gay

    Many countries have never outlawed female same-sex relationships, however, male on male sexual activity has been outlawed in many country and territories throughout history.

    This is a list of countries where it has never been illegal to be a gay male. This list is not an endorsement of LGBT+ rights in each of these territories, rather that, the governments of each country has never outlawed sex between two men.

    Cambodia

    LGBT citizens of Cambodia may live without discrimination protections or same-sex marriage, but it has never been illegal to be gay and the age of consent is equalised with heterosexuals.

    Côte D’Ivorie

    In private sexual relationships between consenting adults has always been legal in this African nation, which is highly unusual for an African country as the majority of nations on this continent have outlawed sex between two men.

    French Polynesia

    There have never been laws against homosexuality in French Polynesia, it has brilliant protections for LGBT people which are in line with France’s legal system.

    Laos

    There are no specific protections against discrimination for LGBTs but it has never been illegal to be gay.

    Macau

    In Macau homosexuality was never classed a crime per se, however anal sex with someone under the age of 17 is classed as a crime and an offence that carries a 10-year prison sentence.

    Poland

    Poland is one of the few countries where homosexuality has never been considered a crime. Homosexuality was made illegal when Poland lost its independence in 1795 where the sodomy laws of  Russia, Prussia, and Austria came into force in the occupied Polish lands. They were finally abandoned in 1932.

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  • There are over 70 countries where it’s illegal to be gay… here they are

    Did you know it’s illegal to be gay in over 70 countries worldwide?

    Here are the countries in which it is illegal to have a same-sex sexual relationship.

    1. Afghanistan
    2. Algeria
    3. Antigua and Barbuda
    4. Angola * decriminalised gay sex in 2019
    5. Bangladesh
    6. Barbados
    7. Bhutan
    8. Botswana
    9. Brunei
    10. Burundi
    11. Cameroon
    12. The central African Republic
    13. Chad
    14. Comoros
    15. Cook Islands
    16. Dominica
    17. Egypt
    18. Ethiopia
    19. Eritrea
    20. The Gambia
    21. Ghana
    22. Grenada
    23. Guinea
    24. Guyana
    25. India (now legal)
    26. Iran
    27. Indonesia*
    28. Jamaica
    29. Kenya
    30. Kiribati
    31. Kuwait
    32. Liberia
    33. Libya
    34. Malawi
    35. Malaysia
    36. Maldives
    37. Mauritania
    38. Mauritius
    39. Morroco
    40. Myanmar (Burma)
    41. Namibia
    42. Nigeria
    43. Oman
    44. Palestinian Territories 
    45. Pakistan
    46. Papua New Guinea
    47. Qatar
    48. Sahrawi Arab
    49. Saint Kitts and Nevis
    50. Saint Lucia
    51. Samoa
    52. Saudi Arabia
    53. Senegal
    54. Sierra Leone
    55. Singapore
    56. Solomon Islands
    57. Somalia
    58. Somaliland
    59. South Sudan
    60.  Sri Lanka
    61. Sudan
    62. Swaziland
    63. Syria
    64. Tanzania
    65. Togo
    66. Tonga
    67. Trinidad and Tobago (Became legal in 2018)
    68. Tunisia
    69. Turkmenistan
    70. Tuvalu
    71. Uganda
    72. United Arab Emirates
    73. Uzbekistan
    74. Western Sahara
    75. Yemen
    76. Zambia
    77. Zimbabwe

  • Austin Armacost just went full frontal

    We’re not strangers to the vision of a nekkid Austin, but this time he went full frontal.

    We’re not sure whether he was meant to flash a bit of head, but that’s what’s happened – and we’re not even sure how this particular picture came about!

    Now because of its adult nature, we’re not publishing the picture on these pages, but you can see it here. Now make sure you take a closer look at her cupped hands… Can you see a little Austin appendage there?

    We’re not quite sure how this picture came into existence or even how or why it actually happened – not that we’re complaining of course. Who is she? Is that her glass of Shiraz, who puts their shoes on the bed!.

     

     

  • Book tickets for the Titanic The Musical Tour 2018

    Tickets for Titanic The Musical are available to pre-order today.

    Book tickets for the Titanic The Musical Tour 2018

    What is Titanic The Musical About?

    In the final hour of 14th April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic and infamous disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives.

    Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s stunning musical focuses on their hopes and aspirations. Unaware of the fate that awaits them, the Third Class immigrants dream of a better life in America, the newly-enfranchised Second Class dream of achieving the lifestyles of the rich and famous, and the millionaire Barons of the First Class dream of their mastery lasting forever.

    Our review

    ★★★★ Titanic carries a particular magic through its inventive writing and original score. I particularly enjoy that the focus is on four separate couples – just the right amount of stories to get involved with on a production of this scale, and the interplay between the ship’s designer, owner and captain is excellent. It is very worth seeing and, if you can allow the design issues to float by, you will be fully immersed in a very enjoyable production with some truly excellent performances. Robin Foreman-Quercus (2013)

    Runtime

    2hr 40ms

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    Theatre Information & Directions

    This show is on tour

    12 – 21 April 2018                                                                                             Box Office: 023 8071 1811

    Southampton, Mayflower Theatre                                                          Website: mayflower.org.uk

    23 – 28 April 2018                                                                                             Box Office: 028 9024 1919

    Belfast, Grand Opera House                                                                       Website: goh.co.uk

    30 April – 5 May 2018                                                                                      Box Office: 029 2063 6464

    Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre                                                             Website: wmc.org.uk

    7 – 12 May 2018                                                                                                Box Office: 0843 208 6000

    Salford, The Lowry                                                                                          Website: thelowry.com

    21 – 26 May 2018                                                                                              Box Office: 0114 249 6000

    Sheffield, Sheffield Theatres                                                                      Website: sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

    28 May – 2 June 2018                                                                                     Box Office: 0844 871 7648

    Glasgow, King’s Theatre Glasgow                                                             Website: atgtickets.com

    4 – 9 June 2018                                                                                                  Box Office: 0844 338 5000

    Birmingham, Birmingham Hippodrome                                                  Website: birminghamhippodrome.com

    11 – 16 June 2018                                                                                             Box Office: 0844 871 3014

    Edinburgh, Playhouse                                                                                    Website: atgtickets.com

    18 – 23 June 2018                                                                                             Box Office: 01752 267222

    Plymouth, Theatre Royal                                                                              Website: theatreroyal.com

    25 – 30 June 2018                                                                                             Box Office: 01604 624811

    Northampton, Derngate                                                                               Website: royalandderngate.co.uk

    2 – 7 July 2018                                                                                                    Box Office: 0115 989 5555

    Nottingham, Theatre Royal                                                                         Website: trch.co.uk

    9 – 14 July 2018                                                                                                 Box Office: 01253 625252

    Blackpool, Winter Gardens                                                                          Website: wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

    16 – 21 July 2018                                                                                               Box Office: 020 3285 6000

    Bromley, Churchill Theatre                                                                          Website: churchilltheatre.co.uk

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  • Judge Rinder’s show could be heading to the USA

    Judge Rinder Vs Judge Judy – who will be victorious?

    Is Judge Rinder going to the USA?

    It seems as though out and proud Robert Rinder, AKA Judge Rinder could be making his way to the USA as TV execs stateside are eyeing up his show’s success here in the UK.

    Speaking to The Sun Robert revealed that talks about putting Judge Rinder on US televisions are advanced and its overall success could all depend on which network the show lands on.

    He said,

    “The show is in advanced talks to go to America. The difficulty with American television is it’s pot luck.

    “We have a good relationship with a very famous production company but it depends what channel you’re on,”

    The UK judge, however, will have to do some considerable catch up in order to beat US TV’s most successful courtroom shows. With just over 400 episodes, Judge Rinder is going to have to play some serious catch up to Judge Judy’s show which has run for a staggering 21 series with over 5900 episodes and Divorce Court which has over 5700 episodes.

     

  • WATCH | Gay man fighting cancer for a year, get surprise of his life at Pride In London

    This weekend, 21-year-old Dean Eastmond, got the surprise of his life when a video message was broadcast in front of thousands in Trafalgar Square.

    Who is Dean Eastmond, gay man fighting cancer,

     

    At this Saturday’s Pride in London (8th July 2017) Dean Eastmond, a 21-year-old LGBT advocate and journalist, living with cancer, was surprised with a special video from family and friends, which was beamed across Trafalgar Square to an audience of thousands.

    Dean, was diagnosed with cancer last year. 12 months on he’s still fighting the disease, as treatment so far has proved unsuccessful.

    To help raise awareness of Dean’s work in shifting stigma of LGBT people with cancer, social change company, Shape History, teamed up with Pride in London, to surprise Dean with the emotional video.

    Dean Eastmond, following his surprise, said:

    “I was so overwhelmed and shocked! When the drag queen on stage mentioned a 21 year old with cancer, my initial reaction was “oh wow, there’s someone here like me”. It took a while for it to click on that she was talking about me! The video has really shown me how important my friends are to me and (apparently) how important I am to them! I have no idea how they kept it as quiet as they did, but it was a beautiful last moment until I re-start chemotherapy.”

    Mike Buonaiuto, Executive Director of Shape History said:

    “When we first heard Dean’s story we were truly touched and inspired by what he has been working on in spite of going through treatment for cancer.”

    “He’s campaigned and stopped discrimination faced by LGBT people living with cancer wanting to freeze their sperm, he has launched a successful queer culture magazine across the UK for young people, and has written about his struggles going through cancer –  inspiring thousands online in the process.”

    “When his treatment was unsuccessful we decided as a team we had to do something – and spread Dean’s message to thousands more people in Trafalgar Square on Saturday – surprising Dean in the process. It’s our hope more people will find his work and be inspired.”

  • Britain’s highest ranking LGBT+ politician sends a message before Pride In London

    Conservative politician, Justine Greening the UK’s highest ranking openly LGBT+ MP has reached out to the community before the UK’s biggest Pride tomorrow.

    Minister for Women and Equalities Justine Greening said:

    “I am delighted to support this year’s Pride celebrations, a key moment to show how far LGBT people have come in the fight for equality. It is also a chance to showcase our country’s values of tolerance, acceptance and openness to the rest of the world.

    “It is also a reminder of the work we still have to do to stamp out homophobic bullying and hate crime, which can have such a damaging impact on LGBT people’s lives. That is why we’re working with a range of partners such as Stonewall, Barnardo’s and LGBT Consortium to stamp out anti-LGBT bullying in our schools. We are educating young people about accepting and respecting each other’s individuality with a £3m anti-LGBT bullying programme and we are investing £300,000 as part of the cross-government Hate Crime Action Plan in programmes to tackle hate crime in communities.

    “I hope everyone across the country has a fantastic time celebrating Pride and the progress we’ve made in the fight for equality, as we build a fairer, more equal future for everyone.”

  • Five totally gay things to do this Pride weekend

    So if you’re going to Pride In London this weekend here’s five other things you should totally check out

    Five totally gay things to do this Pride weekend

    Pride in London isn’t just about the massive parade that’s taking place in the centre of London (although that is a hugggge part of it) there are hundreds of other activities to get involved with.

    1) Saucy Soho Tours

    Up until the 8th of July, you can embark on a tour of Soho and discover why it became the home of LGBT+ life. The tour lasts one hour and 15 minutes and costs £16.25. If you can get tickets pop over to Tate Britain and take a look at the incredible Queer British Art 1861-1967 Exhibition.

    2) Gay Theatre

    If you’ve got the time you might want to stop by London’s only LGBT theatre, Above The Stag. The theatre runs a programme of gay content throughout the year. During pride season, ATS is showing He Shoots He Scores. Tickets are available from £20.

    3) Moonlight Screening

    Watch 2017’s Best Picture, Moonlight. The Prince Charles Cinema is showing a screen of Moonlight, presented by Unicorn Nights.

    4) The Scene

    During pride, you have to get yourself to the scene. Now, a word to the wise, Old Compton Street becomes very, very busy – don’t expect too much room to swing a cat (so leave him at home). To find your closest LGBT venue, download our free bar finder app.

    5) UK Black Pride

    Pride in the park takes place in the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens on the Sunday after the Parade. Pride in the Park is a community-style event with all kinds of entertainment. There’ll be a cake baking competition, sports events, dog show, music, spoken word and food and drink. All in a relaxed atmosphere that everyone is welcome to be a part of.

     

     

  • Guess what this company did with 10,000 post it notes

    If you’re anything like us, Post-it notes are a bit of an office rarity – more valuable than gold. This company just did something kinda cool, but has given us serious stationery jealously.

    A giant installation made from 10,000 multi-coloured post-it notes has appeared today (5th July) at the London office of global communications group Engine, to celebrate the launch of its new LGBT+ network and partnership with LGBT+ charity Stonewall.

    The installation, which was created overnight by 10 staff at Engine’s six storey Great Portland Street office, forms a giant rainbow-coloured ‘Love Happens Here’ location pin across two sides of the building. It ties into this year’s Pride in London ‘Love Happens Here’ campaign, created by Engine’s advertising business WCRS, and will remain in place for the Pride in London parade taking place this weekend.

    Founded by staff from across Engine’s 14 different businesses, the new network has been set up to celebrate Engine’s LGBT+ community and champion a safe, inclusive and positive work environment. It is supported and funded by Engine, and will be organising regular events and talks for staff, as well as working closely with the business’s HR and management teams on policy.

    The launch is part of Engine’s wider commitment to nurturing diversity which has seen the group launch a ‘Better With Balance’ gender equality initiative designed to achieve 50/50 male-female representation in senior roles, through policies that include gender-balanced shortlists for all senior roles, sponsorship and compulsory unconscious bias training. Engine also participates in a number of apprenticeship schemes, the Creative Equals programme, Speakers for Schools and provides inclusive work experience placements throughout the organisation.

    As part of the launch of the network, Engine will be hosting speakers from Stonewall and Pride in London. The company will also be celebrating its current staff by sharing personal stories and messages of support via a twitter takeover with #EnginePride.

    Simon Peck, Group Managing Director of Engine UK said:

    “Ensuring Engine is a diverse and inclusive place to work is incredibly important to us.
    “Diverse businesses are not only better places to work, they are more innovative and more successful, which is why I am thrilled to be launching this next development in our diversity commitment.”

    Dominic Arnall, Head of Projects and Programmes at Stonewall said:

    “The Stonewall Diversity Champions programme aims to help organisations ensure they have thriving and active LGBT+ networks and policies at the forefront of diversity and inclusion.

    “We’re delighted to welcome Engine into the programme and we are looking forward to working closely with them in the future as their LGBT+ network grows and grows.”

     

  • Steve Grand celebrated July 4th with basically nothing on

    How does one celebrate Independence Day these days?

    Well if you’re Steve Grand you do it wearing basically nothing. The All American Boy singer uploaded a number photos sporting probably the world’s smallest undies.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BWG_xyNFv5v/?taken-by=stevegrandmusic&hl=en

    Steve was accompanied by some friends whilst he’s currently staying and performing in P-Town. He’s currently performing every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Provincetown Art House Theatre.

     

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