There are 21 MPs who voted against adding LGBT+ relationship education in schools.
Tag: DUP
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is a right-wing political party in Northern Ireland, UK. The DUP the largest of 11 political parties currently active in Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1971 by Ian Paisley. It is currently led by Arlene Foster. It has 28 seats in the Assembly, 10 MPs in the House of Commons and 3 Peers in the House of Lords.
Conservatives sign a deal with anti-LGBT DUP
Theresa May’s Government has signed a deal with the anti-LGBT Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). An agreement between the two parties will mean that the DUP‘s 10 ministers will support the Conservative minority Government. However, the deal falls short of a formal coalition. The Conservatives failed to achieve an overall majority in the recent General Election,…
Over 750,000 signed that anti-DUP/Tory coalition petition, it will now be delivered to Number10
A petition with over 750,000 signatures will be handed to Number 10 Downing Street as people make their feelings about a DUP/Tory coalition known. A petition which attracted over 750,000 signatures against a DUP/Tory coalition government has come to an end and its author, Stuart Veaney, will deliver it to Theresa May in 10 Downing Street….
This is how the DUP voted on gay marriage in Northern Ireland last time
This worrying graphic shows how the DUP voted on same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland in 2015. As you can see all other parties in Northern Ireland voted positivity for gay marriage, however only the Unionists voted against same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage has come up for voting four times. Each time it is voted down. 96…
What do LGBT Conservatives think of Theresa May’s deal with the DUP?
Ahead of next Wednesday’s Queen Speech, Prime Minister Theresa May is still attempting to solidify a deal that will keep her in Number 10. It looks likely that a confidence-and-supply arrangement could be reached with the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland, but their stance against same-sex marriage and other issues have divided LGBT Tory…
DUP “not homophobic” just traditional
The leader of the DUP, Arlene Foster, has taken a swipe at the criticism and backlash launched at her party for its anti-gay equality policies. Arlene Foster has defended her party’s policies on LGBT+ equality, after a huge online backlash formed when it became apparent that Prime Minister Theresa May would need to do a…
COMMENT | Tory and DUP? Not so much a Coalition of Chaos but a Partnership of Peril
Right now my eyes are tired and my heart is heavy. I stayed up all night Thursday, watching until the early hours as the results rolled in. The exit poll told us we’d get a hung Parliament but I was willing it not to be true. The votes rolled in and it all became clear;…
Theresa May reassures no erosion of gay rights in return for DUP support
Theresa May has assured Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson, that there will be no erosion of LGBT+ rights in return for DUP support. Ruth Davidson, who is planning to marry her partner Jen Wilson, spoke to the Prime Minister about the issue of LGBT+ rights and told the BBC’s Reporting Scotland programme, “I was fairly straightforward with…
Petition urging Theresa May not to form DUP coalition reaches 110,000
A petition of no confidence in a coalised Government between the Conservatives and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has reached 110,000 in under 24 hours. Mrs May’s plans to form a Government with the help of the DUP is facing mounting pressure after a petition of no confidence was signed by 110,000 people in under…
A petition has already formed over a Conservative and DUP coalition
A petition stating no confidence has already gone live over a coalition between the Conservatives and the DUP. A petition of no confidence has emerged over a coalition of the Conservatives and the DUP. The Conservatives have failed to achieve an overall majority in the General Election, securing 318 seats. A party needs 326 seats…
Theresa May to make a deal with one of most homophobic political parties in the UK
Theresa May looks set to make a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) who have consistently voted against LGBT+ equality. ARLENE FOSTER: the DUP leader. The DUP have earned themselves a reputation for being homophobic after voting against same-sex marriage four times. The Conservatives have failed to achieve an overall majority in the General Election,…