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Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but continues in SNP race

Kate Forbes has said she felt “greatly burdened” that offence had been caused by her views on social issues. Speculation had been mounting over whether the SNP leadership hopeful would continue in the race after a raft of party MSPs withdrew their ...

23 Feb 2023 at 13:33

Free Church condemns ‘bigotry’ shown to SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

Church leaders have hit back at what they claim is “bigotry” shown to would-be Scottish first minister Kate Forbes, after the SNP leadership hopeful came under fire for her religious beliefs. The Free Church of Scotland condemned “anti-Christian ...

23 Feb 2023 at 09:37

Archbishop of Canterbury getting ‘flak’ from same-sex marriage blessings critics

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is getting “flak” from opponents of the Church of England’s decision to allow the blessing of same-sex partnerships. Justin Welby called the move a “huge step”, although some campaigners criticised the ...

24 Jan 2023 at 15:27

Swinney: I profoundly disagree with views of SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has said he “profoundly” disagrees with the religious stance taken by SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes, despite being “a man of deep Christian faith”. John Swinney was speaking as a row raged over Ms ...

22 Feb 2023 at 14:34

Same-sex married couples younger and better qualified than heterosexual ones

Same-sex married couples and those in civil partnerships are more likely to be younger, have no religion and have higher-level qualifications than their opposite-sex counterparts, the latest data shows. Figures from the Office for ...

22 Feb 2023 at 12:05

World

First same-sex couple marry in Chile under new law

Two men have become the first same-sex couple to marry in Chile under a law that took effect after years of campaigning by activists. Engineer Javier Silva and dentist Jaime Nazar have been together for seven years and had ...

10 Mar 2022 at 18:25

Life

Planning an LGBTQ+ wedding? Why inclusivity can be a driving factor for couples

Budget, guest list, venue – there’s a lot to think about when planning a wedding. And as Alex Hickson and Oliver Burr discovered after getting engaged last year, as an LGBTQ+ couple, additional considerations can crop up. ...

02 Jun 2023 at 13:20

Church of Scotland approves same-sex marriages

The Church of Scotland has voted to allow parish ministers and deacons to marry same-sex couples if they wish. At the 2022 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland on Monday, 274 commissioners voted in favour of the ...

23 May 2022 at 15:11

Archbishop offers to meet Sandi Toksvig after same-sex marriage stance criticism

The Archbishop of Canterbury has branded threats to LGBTQ+ people “a sin” and offered to meet comedian Sandi Toksvig for coffee after she criticised the Anglican church’s stance on same-sex marriage. Justin Welby ...

04 Aug 2022 at 20:07

Scotland

Former Scottish Labour leader Dugdale warns of ‘fragile’ progress on LGBT rights

Scotland’s progress in LGBT rights is “fragile”, former Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has insisted, as she revealed she will check her surroundings “every single time” before holding her wife’s hand in public. Ms ...

22 Dec 2024 at 10:13

Ex-SNP minister questions Yousaf’s ‘backbone’ for top job in Scottish politics

A former senior member of the Scottish Government has questioned whether SNP leadership contender Humza Yousaf has the “backbone” to take on the top job in Scottish politics. Alex Neil, a former health ...

24 Feb 2023 at 17:05

World

Thai same-sex couples to tie knot in 2025 as marriage equality bill becomes law

Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been officially written into law, allowing same-sex couples in the country to legally wed. The law was published in the Royal Gazette after endorsement ...

24 Sept 2024 at 17:26

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