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  • Nigel Farage HIV Patients “Struggling To Get The Drugs” Because Of Immigrants

    According to the UKIP Leader many HIV patients in the UK have written to him to say that they are struggling to get HIV drugs because of immigration.

    Speaking on LBC, UKIP Leader Nigel Farage was answering a question from Nick Ferrari about whether he and UKIP were politically toxic. Answering, Farage brought up the controversy he caused during a leaders’ debate earlier in the year, when he made “outrageous” claims about “health tourism” with immigrants with HIV – testing positive in the UK, obtaining medication on the NHS costing £25,000 per patient per year.

    During the debate he said, He didn’t believe in health tourism and “We need to put the National Health Service there for British people and families.”

    However Farage said, that since the debate and making those claims he has received letters from “lots of HIV sufferers in this country” who have said that their “local clinics are unrecognisable (with) the number of people that are here”.

    He went on to say that people were “struggling to get the drugs” they needed.

    However THEGAYUK reached out to the NHS media team to ask if they were aware of any problems of drug shortages in clinics.

    A spokesman for NHS England said,

    “We have not been made aware of any capacity or drug shortage issues in HIV clinics.”

  • Rules Surrounding Gay Men Blood DonationsTo Be Reviewed

    Great news from the gay men’s blood donation campaign.

    Public Health Minister Jane Ellison MP has just announced that the advisory body will now review who can safely donate in 2016.
    As it stands gay and bisexual men who have had penetrative sex in the last 12 months are unable to legally donate regardless of whether they are in a monogamous relationship, they use protection whilst having sex or they test negative for HIV.In 2011 the outright ban for gay and bisexual men to donate blood was removed and reduced to a one year ban. Meaning only gay or bisexual men who haven’t had sex within a year can donate blood. A practice many believe is discriminatory. In Northern Ireland the life time ban is still in force.Ethan Spibey from the Freedom To Donate campaign said,

    “The FreedomToDonate team have worked tireless with our brilliant supporters to raise the case for a review into who can safely donate blood. I’m extremely happy that this morning the Public Health Minister Jane Ellison MP in answer to a question on the FreedomToDonate campaign confirmed that this review will take place in 2016. Those that can safely donate blood should be able to donate and securing this review is a step towards that. It’s time for the FreedomToDonate.”

    Shaun Griffin, Executive Director External Affairs, Terrene Higgins Trust said:

    “We welcome today’s news. The 2011 review that the one year ban was based on is now out of date, and the rules need reviewing to fit the facts today.

    “The review announced today, as well as considering the latest available data, should also address the contradictions attached to the lifetime ban on former sex workers and past intravenous drug users, which were not addressed in 2011.

    “The safety of the blood supply must come first – but the one year ban, and the information the decision was based on is out of touch with the reality of conditions like hep C and HIV in 2015.”

     

  • 6 Reasons Everybody is Talking About Fleur Easts SAX

    Ever since her definitive performance of Uptown Funk the British public have been aching for more Fleur East… She’s just released Sax and here’s 6 reasons why everybody is talking about it.

    Pastels is back

    If her colourful video is anything to go by pastel colours are back… Seems like we’re living in a Refresher world.

    Young Whitney

    The look of a young Whitney (we’re sounding like Louis Walsh) are undeniable. Fleur is channelling Whitney in I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

    >5 outfit changes in 4 minutes

    Five yes five – count them… There’s a sneaky pastel in there plus a Red, Gold and Purple… Back in the day Britney would just put up with two.

    It’s not quite as good as “Uptown Funk” But It Still Works

    Sorry y’all but it’s true.

    Moves Like Paula Abdul

    We’re loving the dance breaks… Reminds us of a young Paula Abdul…

    Abs Is Back

    She’s got those abs even Anatascia would cry over.

  • November 2015

    November 2015

    Asifa Lahore Magazine Cover
    CREDIT: Monty McKinnen / THEGAYUK

     

    Issue 16

    Asifa Lahore – Drag Queen. Gay. Muslim. British. Real. Sir Patrick Stewart – Why gay men make good listeners. Josh Rafter, The Overtones and the man who’s given up sex… for charity! Plus all your usual Powwow, Reviews, and Advice.

  • Website Helps You Stop Saying That’s So Gay

    Website Helps You Stop Saying That’s So Gay

    A brand new site has launched to help people come up with an alternative to saying “That’s So Gay…”

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  • Who Are The Men James Corden Has Kissed?

    Who Are The Men James Corden Has Kissed?

    So who are the men James Corden has kissed? There’s a long list…

    James Corden kisses Harry Styles

    When world’s collide this is basically what happens. The pair locked lips for a TV segment for Sky 1’s A League Of Their Own.

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  • 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ant And Dec

    They’re an almost permanent fixture on UK TVs, but here’s 10 things you might not know about them…

    1) They’re not a couple. Fans though have often mistaken the two for boyfriends.

    The pair told The Sun:

    “We used to get called it an awful lot, usually by men of our own age. They’d go, ‘Oi! You pair of poofs!’”

    Ant added: “Paul Burrell had a go at me once because I’d laughed in his face on I’m A Celeb.

    “I said, ‘Paul I couldn’t help it. But that’s why you stayed in so long. My wife voted for you.’

    “And he went, ‘Your wife? I always thought you were gay!’”

    2) They’re not married… to each other. Even though one website claims that they got civilly partnered in 2010. It just isn’t true. Ant is married to Lisa Armstrong and Dec is married to Ali Astal.

    3) Ant and Dec’s net worth is reportedly £62 million a piece, making them the most successful British TV presenters. Ant & Dec have their own production company Mitre Television where they produce their shows.

    4) Dec is a Labour supporter.

    5) Ant voted for the Conservatives in the 2010 elections. He told the Guardian that in 2015 he would find it difficult to vote Tories or Labour in the general election.

    6) Left to Right. To make sure everyone knows which one is which, Ant always stands on the left and Dec always stands on the right -so they appear as you say their names – Ant and Dec.

    7) Legal. The pair have trademarked their name in the UK “Ant and Dec” since 2003.

    8) Award winners. The duo have won the National Television Award for Most Popular Entertainment Presenter(s) 14 years running 2001 to 2015.

    9) Ant is taller than Dec by 2 inches. Ant is 5 foot 8 inches while Dec is 5 foot 6.

    10) They started their careers are TV characters PJ & Duncan, who released two albums, Psyche and Top Katz. Their songs ‘If I Give You My Number’, ‘U Krazy Katz’ and ‘Stuck On U’ all reached the Top 40, while ‘Let’s Get Ready To Rhumble’ reached the top 10.

  • LEGAL: “Black Friday” and the January Sales: What are your refund rights?

    It is estimated that we will spend around £1.9 billion on “Black Friday” this year, with even more being spent when the January sales begin.

    It is estimated that we will spend around £1.9 billion on “Black Friday” this year, with even more being spent when the January sales begin.

    So what are your rights when you have just bought on impulse a 55 inch TV that doesn’t fit on your 40 inch wall or the washing machine of your dreams doesn’t work?This article sets out your basic statutory rights which every retailer has to comply with when dealing with a consumer (who is any individual mainly acting outside of their business, trade, craft or profession). These rights have changed as of 1 October 2015 and give you added protection. It may be that the shop you buy products from gives you additional rights (such as a returns policy for when you change your mind about goods bought in store), so always check the retailer’s terms and conditions of sale (which are normally found online).

    Buying in Store

    You have the right to a full refund within 30 days if you buy a faulty product. So for example, if you buy a kettle and when you turn it on for the first time, realise that it doesn’t reach boiling point (therefore, it is faulty), you are entitled to a full refund immediately if you return it within 30 days.

    If only some functions of the kettle work (e.g. the “reheat” button doesn’t work) and you notice the defect within 6 months, you are entitled to either a repair or a replacement. If it cannot be replaced or repaired, you are entitled to a full refund.
    There are additional requirements that traders must comply with, such as the requirement that goods are of satisfactory quality (i.e. continue working for a reasonable period of time), fit for the purpose you specify, match their description and match a model or sample that has been given to you.

    Buying Online

    We spend on average over £815 million a week on online purchases and this is growing by over 10% every year. During the sales season, this figure increases significantly (especially in the advent of “Black Friday”). Buying online is often a cheaper way to shop and it affords you additional rights compared to buying in store. You will have all the same rights as you would have in store. You also have up to 14 days after receiving your goods to change your mind and receive a full refund (this excludes certain situations such as where you have ordered a made-to-measure product).

    There are also additional rights for you if you are buying services (e.g. a plumper to install that washing machine of your dreams) or if you purchase digital content (e.g. this magazine online, Adele’s new album etc). There are also special provisions for unfair contract terms (such as when you are tied into your mobile phone contract for a significant period of time or have a long notice period).
    Charles Irvine is a barrister at 1 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers and David Peachey is a barrister at Enterprise Chambers, with expertise in helping businesses and their customers. This article is for general information only and you should contact a legal advisor if you require advice on your individual circumstances.
    by Charles Irvine and David Peachey

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  • FILM REVIEW: Carol

    In the new film ‘Carol’, Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett play two women who fall in love at a time when it was not accepted and actually frowned upon.

    Director Todd Haynes, in his first film since 2007’s I’m Not There, has crafted this movie in a style and theme that he’s used before. In ‘Far From Heaven‘ Julianne Moore’s housewife faces a marital crisis – her husband is caught kissing another man so she takes comfort in the arms of a black man. Whereas in Carol Cate Blanchett‘s unhappy housewife falls into the arms of another woman. Both of these films take place in the 1950’s where it’s all dewy and lush and beautiful. And the attention to detail in both films is amazing, capturing the fashion and essence that was the norm of it’s time, where everyone made an effort to dress up, especially the women, even just to go shopping.

    Blanchett’s character, Carol Aird, is in a loveless marriage but it’s not because her husband is cheating on her with another man, it’s because Carol is cheating on her husband with another woman. It’s not a mid-life crisis that Carol is going through, she’s been linked to Abby Gerhard (Sarah Paulson) in the past, and Abby has always been in the shadows throughout Carol’s marriage to Harge (Kyle Chandler). Harge still loves Carol, he wants to stay married, but Carol insists that the divorce still goes ahead, which is very difficult for the both of them because of their young daughter. But one day Carol goes into a department store and is eyed by employee Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), who suggests to Carol to buy a train set for her daughter. Carol and Therese have chemistry, and the next day Carol invites Therese out for lunch to thank her for helping her out with her purchase. Eventually, they start seeing each other more and more, and they fall headstrong into a relationship. Carol, who has the perfect husband and the perfect house, pursues a relationship with Therese, at the risk of losing custody of her daughter. Harge, in utter frustration over Carol’s new found relationship, seeks full custody of their daughter using a morality clause as the reason. And Therese risks her impending marriage to her boyfriend Richard (Jake Lacy) to be with Carol, and she and Carol embark on several trips together. It’s not until New Year’s Eve where they consummate their relationship in a full on one-minute lip lock, which leads to a sexual act, again full on, there’s almost nothing left to the imagination. But will Carol’s impending divorce and the threat of losing her daughter and Therese’s burgeoning career as a photographer get in the way of their relationship?

    Blanchett is magnificent as Carol, who risks losing her daughter yet has strong feelings for a much younger woman. Mara is even more superb as Therese, her innocence and naivete in full display. Both actresses are excellent, yet it’s Mara who ups Blanchette in the acting arena. The movie basically revolves around Therese and her coming of age not just with her career but with her sexuality as well. It would be a shame if Mara is reduced to supporting actress level as Blanchett does get top billing, they both deserve Best Actress Academy Award nominations but it’s Mara who should be on the podium. Chandler is also excellent as Carols’ husband – he’s got an ideal 1950’s look about him. ‘Carol,’ Based on the novel ‘The Price of Salt’ by Patricia Highsmith, was written at a time when it’s subject was considered scandalous, which Haynes truly captures.

    Carol was filmed with Super 16mm to produce the muted hues of glamour magazines of the era, it’s romantic and dramatic and lovely to watch.

     

  • Students Book Out Theatre Just To Walk Out On Katie Hopkins

    Students at Brunel University have found a unique way of showing that they don’t appreciate Katie Hopkins.

    Wannabe Gay Icon Katie Hopkins has found out exactly what students at Brunel University think of her as one by one they stood up and turn their backs on her.

    As the footage shows from inside the auditorium at Brunel University, as soon as the former Apprentice andCelebrity Big Brother star started to speak about the welfare state, many students stood up and faced the back of the room.

    Major Awks…

    After she finished talking the majority left the hall.

    Yesterday Michelle Visage revealed that the pair who formed a friendship during their time on CBB have fallen out after Hopkins snubbed her tweets and texts.

  • 10 UK Queens Who Would Slay In RuPaul’s Drag Race

    Imagine if you will, that there was a British Drag Race… Oh, how wonderful would that be. Well, there’s such a wealth of drag talent in the UK we’d be spoilt for choice, well here’s our top 10…

     

    10) Meth

    Slightly amazing… Beautiful to boot. A real contender for winner if there was a British Drag Race.

     

     

    9) Sassi Afrika

    Warwickshire’s number 1 drag queen – has released a number of tracks from her album Shockalolic our favourite in the office is Pink To Make The Boys Wink. Take a listen you’ll soon realise why it’s genius. She’s not working… She’s working it.

     

     

    8) Mary Mac

    A powerhouse Scottish queen, whose vocals are second to none. Was a part of the Supreme Fabulettes before going on to front her own show at The Admiral Duncan.

     

     

    7) Crystal D’Cantor

    This fabulous queen is what British Drag is all about, getting down with the crowd, wearing the biggest wig you can find/afford and animal print. Always animal print. You could write what this queen doesn’t know about backcombing on the back leg of a My Little Pony.

     

     

    6) Sandra

    There probably isn’t a club, bar, backroom or toilet that Sandra hasn’t performed in. Having been on the scene for over 15 years – Sandra has sworn, blown and bitch slapped her way to our top 10 ten. All hail the Whore Of Hampsted.

     

    5) Dave Lynn

    Ah Dave Lynn… In a career that’s spanned 35 years Dave Lynn knows how to control an audience like a wireless vibrator. She rose to fame after entering a competition at the now defunct Black Cap and the only queen to have appeared on The Weakest Link with Anne Robinson (praise be) 4 times.

     

     

    4) Dusty O

    Described as queen bee of Soho, you wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of Dusty O once she’s up on stage, with mic in hand.

     

     

    3) Titti La Camp

    Basically RuPaul would have no idea what hit her if Titti was in the house – it’d most likely be a chicken leg. Titti La Camp’s routine, is, well the stuff of legend. The audience knows what’s coming up and loves every moment of it. From Michelle McManus to Karen Carpenter.

     

     

    2) Regina Fong

    Regina Fong is fondly remembered by those on London’s gay scene. She coined the phrase Her Imperial Highness. Sadly Fong died in 2003 from Cancer aged just 56.

     

     

    1) Paul O’Grady as Lily Savage

    Possibly the most famous drag queen the UK has ever enjoyed. Although Paul O’Grady is unlikely to don another pair of heels, we think Paul O’Grady could teach even Ru a thing or two about Drag.

     

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