Action on Homophobic Bullying says Balls

Labour re-affirm their commitment to LGBT rights as Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, promises to further tackle homophobic bullying in schools.

From Labour LGBT

In his conference speech, ED Balls said, “No child should be bullied or held back because of their race, their disability or their sexuality,” he said.

Just to remind those of you thinking David Cameron’s conservative government makes more sense, here’s what a Conservative MPs in previous years have said when Labour brought in more gay friendly policies into schools:

From Pink News

Conservative MP Philip Davies described recommendations such as clamping down on homophobic language in schools and running gay awareness campaigns as “barmy, politically correct nonsense.”

He told The Sun that it would, “brainwash kids.”

“Schools should concentrate on teaching children the 3Rs,” he said.

At least Ed Balls offers the LGBT community a shred of hope.

Donation Not Discrimination Day – Thurs 8th May

NUS-USI are holding a regional Donation not Discrimation day next Thursday, 8th May.

‘Donation Not Discrimination’ is a national campaign run by NUS about the rules that state that gay men cannot give blood.

This campaign urges the National Blood Service (and it’s NI counterpart, the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service) to change their polices regarding this matter.

If you are interested in getting involved, send us an e-mail to find out more to site@qublgbt.org.uk.

To find out more about the campaign, visit the NUS-USI website.