Press Release: LGBT+ Conservatives announce new partnership with ConservativeHome for the first time at Conservative Party Conference Monday, 2 September, 2024 PRESS RELEASE: 02.09.2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We are delighted to announce that the LGBT+ Conservatives are partnering with ConservativeHome at the 2024 Conservative Party Conference. This is the first time we have partnered with an organisation like this. The partnership will include two events at the 2024 Conservative Party Conference, including a panel event which will be recorded and... LGBT+ Conservatives News
The "vast majority" of messages by email and twitter are "in favour" - Lord Dobbs 3rd June 2013 Conservative peer, Lord Dobbs, points out in his speech supporting the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill that, if the Bill were thrown out at 2nd Reading, "it... Speeches in Parliament
"I rejoice in the fact that this measure enjoys the support of all three party leaders" - Lord Garel-Jones 3rd June 2013 Conservative peer Lord Garel-Jones explains how heated passions on various social changes often fade into general consensus, showing that society was in fact... Speeches in Parliament
"Gay people do not want to be tolerated...they want to be equal" says LGBTory patron Lord Black 3rd June 2013 LGBTory patron, Lord Black of Brentwood explained during the 2nd Reading of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill that he passionately supports equal marriage... Speeches in Parliament
"We have the time" says Viscount Astor 3rd June 2013 Viscount Astor spoke in favour of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill at 2nd Reading. In his speech he warned "to reject a Bill on Second Reading that has been... Speeches in Parliament
Former Bishop "warmly welcomes" equal marriage 3rd June 2013 Crossbench peer, Lord Harries of Pentregarth, former Bishop of Oxford, says of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill: "I warmly welcome it". Read his full speech... Speeches in Parliament
"Some of the messages I have received actually reek of homophobia" - Lord Jenkin 3rd June 2013 Conservative peer, Lord Jenkin of Roding, spoke in favour of the 2nd Reading of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill in the House of Lords, commenting that... Speeches in Parliament
Former Health Secretary, Lord Fowler, speaks in favour of Equal Marriage 3rd June 2013 Former Health Secretary, Lord Fowler, who when an MP led the government's response to the discovery of HIV/AIDS, spoke in favour of the Marriage (same sex... Speeches in Parliament
Baroness Stowell introduces Equal Marriage Bill to the Lords 3rd June 2013 At 3.10pm on Monday 3 June, Baroness Stowell, government spokesperson on Women and Equalities, stood at the dispatch box in the House of Lords to introduce the... Speeches in Parliament
"We must not reject the gay marriage Bill" - Viscount Astor 3rd June 2013 In an article in today's Daily Telegraph, Conservative hereditary peer, Viscount Astor, explains why he believes the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill must be... Westminster News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
