LGBT rights

Western Isles council rejects official sex ed in favour of Catholic teaching

Vote came after ministers on Lewis said parents and teachers unhappy about government-backed materialsThe Western Isles has been hit by…

4 years ago

Government issues gender identity guidance for teachers in England

Pupils must not be told they might be a different gender based on personality or clothesTeachers should not tell children…

4 years ago

Birmingham school row: ‘This is made out to be just Muslims v gays. It’s not’

As the new term starts, and a court case looms, teachers, parents and demonstrators at Birmingham’s Anderton Park primary tell…

5 years ago

LGBT classes: we aren’t getting back in the closet, MP says

Angela Eagle challenges those protesting against LGBT equality teaching during Commons debateFormer Labour minister Angela Eagle has insisted: “We aren’t…

5 years ago

Labour colleagues outraged after MP Roger Godsiff backs anti-LGBT protest

MP reported to party whip after he told Birmingham school demonstrators ‘you’re right’The shadow education secretary, Angela Rayner, said she…

6 years ago