Tag: DUP
Defying the DUP to bring marriage equality to Northern Ireland
The stakes are high. The peculiarities of Northern Ireland politics have provided us with a unique and historic opportunity.
With enough support, the right to marry the person you love, to be a full and a equal citizen of the UK, could finally come to the people of Northern Ireland.
With direct rule in operation, the promise of a free vote in the UK Parliament from the Northern Ireland secretary, and a private member’s bill to be introduced at the end...
Christian mum writes emotional letter to DUP’s Jim Wells about her two gay sons
An Irish Christian mother has written an emotional letter to the DUP’s Jim Wells about her two gay sons.
The letter was written to the adamant homophobe by Elaine Somers.
She thanks her mother for advice which she cherishes and says Jesus taught her that her gay sons are precious.
Writing to the Health Minister, Somers refers to the fact that Wells cut ties to the National Trust over an installation including rainbow badges.
Somers also says that Wells can’t say he has...
Theresa May: I’ve changed my mind on LGBTI rights
UK Prime Minister Theresa May calls for marriage equality in Northern Ireland
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has defied her allies in the DUP by saying she supports marriage equality in Northern Ireland.
Conservative leader May had to do a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party after failing to win an outright majority in June’s UK election. But the DUP opposes abortion and LGBTI equality and has blocked attempts to allow same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
May tackled the issue while hosting...
