Tag: Prime Minister

The venue has rejected the accusations, but LGBTI local artists are calling to boycott it A popular Sydney LGBTI venue has been accused of removing all their rainbow flags for a private event attended by PM Scott Morrison. Concerns have been raised by Sydney band Stereogamous, who posted a Facebook story today (23 October) addressing last month’s incident at The Imperial Hotel. On 25 September, Scott Morrison took a selfie with boxer Danny Green at the venue. The bar is a favorite...

The new Prime Minister of Spain has chosen two openly gay men to serve as cabinet ministers. The cabinet of recently appointed leader Pedro Sanchez was announced as one of the most diverse cabinet offices in Europe. Sanchez, who became Prime Minister after a vote of no-confidence prompted former leader Mariano Rajoy to step down last week, appointed 11 women and six men to the cabinet. Both Maxim Huerta and Fernando Grande-Marlaska are openly gay. Grande-Marlaska married his longtime partner Gorka Gómez shortly...

Vice President Mike Pence invited the Irish PM and his partner to his house for dinner apparently The openly gay Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) has made history after he marched in New York’s St Patrick’s Day parade. Leo Varadkar joined in the parade with his partner, Matt Barrett, after a visit to the US where he met with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. His participation in the event is notable because it was only two years that a ban...

Tony Abbott, who once claimed "the relationship between two people of the same sex cannot be a marriage," said he was "looking forward to having a new sister-in-law." Why let a little thing like civil liberties get between siblings? Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott attended the wedding of his sister Christine Forster to girlfriend Virginia Flitcroft on Friday, just weeks after the country legalized same-sex marriage. https://www.instagram.com/p/Betx43tjk_S/?utm_source=ig_embed “Great family occasion. Very happy for Chris and Virginia,” Abbott told reporters on the way...

'How could I subscribe to a religion that just didn't account for gay people?' New Zealand’s new Prime Minister has vowed to be a progressive leader. Jacinda Ardern’s left-leaning Labour party will form a coalition government with NZ First and the Green party. Jacinda Ardern is now leader of New Zealand ‘This is an exciting day. We aspire to be a government for all New Zealanders and one that will seize the opportunity to build a fairer, better New Zealand,’ she announced. ‘We will...

Leo Varadkar made history Wednesday as he was formally elected Ireland’s new Taoiseach — Irish for prime minister. Among the milestones he represents for his country: he is the first out gay premier, the first of both Irish and Indian heritage and the youngest prime minister ever to hold the office. His relatives in Maharashtra, India, where his father was born, plan to celebrate the momentous occasion, according to NDTV. “Our joy is boundless. But we have not made any formal...

An openly gay Irish politician has been named as the country’s next Prime Minister after winning a leadership contest. The country, which was once known for its strong Catholic values, has made a lot of progress on LGBT rights in the past few years. A 2015 referendum brought equal marriage to the country, while it has also adopted progressive gender recognition laws. More progress was made today, as politician Leo Varadkar was confirmed as the country’s next Taoiseach (Prime Minister) – only...

Leo Varadkar has emerged as the favorite to become Ireland‘s first gay prime minister. Varadkar, 38, currently serving as Minister for Social Protection, came out in an interview in a radio interview in 2015. He is facing off against Housing Minister Simon Coveney to replace Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who announced he was stepping down earlier this year after 15 years leading the country. He would become just the fourth openly gay head of government, Pink News notes. “It’s started really well...

HE’S ALL ABOUT THAT BASS. We’re all agreed that Justin Trudeau is some serious levels of boyfriend goals. If you’re not yet convinced, this latest snap of the Canadian Prime Minister is sure to change your mind. While going about his daily duties of public speeches, we couldn’t help but notice a certain part of his body — and neither have you. The PM’s tightly fitted trousers have caused quite the internet storm, showing off his rather peachy behind. Don’t believe us? Take...

When it feels like the world is spiraling into chaos, a bit of good news can be refreshing and reassuring. But this bit of news isn't just heartwarming, it's history making! Luxembourg's Prime Minister has become the first EU leader to marry a same-sex partner. Xavier Bettel, (pictured rigth), wed his partner, Gauthier Destenay, at Luxembourg's town hall, on Friday. Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel married his partner Gauthier Destenay on Friday, becoming the first European Union leader to enter a gay...

Justin Trudeau came in power as Prime Minister of Canada last year, and ever since he has been a true support of the LGBT community. His opponents try to make him look bad for this, but actually they made him look pretty cool. “Justin Trudeau in his boyish enthusiasm for the homosexual agenda fails to understand that he is the Prime Minister of Canada and not the Prime Minister of the Homosexuals,” Gwen Landolt of the ‘REAL Women of Canada’ group...

The 38th Syndey Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, an Australian LGBT pride parade, was a rainbow-coloured, glittering success… Malcolm Turnbull, Australian Prime Minister, has attended many times before but never while prime minister, so he made history as the first one to attend the parade, the Guardian reported. Tunbull wrote in the festival guide: “The hard work and commitment of Sydney’s LGBTQI community has seen this event grow to a festival drawing visitors to Sydney from around the world. However, we...