Starting a family for any couple is an exciting new adventure, but for LGBTQI+ couples it is a hugely costly process, both financially and emotionally. Dubbed the LGBTQI+ fertility tax, it is significantly harder for a lesbian, bi-women or some trans people in a same-sex relationship to access NHS fertility treatment even though they are…
What sort of society do we want to live in? This is the question we should always return to when it comes to education policy. Freedom of speech, respect for the beliefs of others, the spirit of debate – these have long been pillars of British society. Teach these values explicitly in our schools and from the outset…
This has been a devastating week for the people of Ukraine. Although it came as no surprise, we have all been horrified by Putin’s maniacal aggression. A terrible human tragedy is unfolding on our doorstep, and we must stand firmly with the people of Ukraine. It is imperative that we support Ukraine to defend itself.…
The charity Open Doors heard from an Afghan woman with the given name of Zabi. Her father was taken, tortured and executed. A few months later, her brother was also taken and never seen or heard from again. Zabi and her mother fled to another country after the Taliban takeover and they survive amidst total uncertainty…
‘‘The solution will be found not on the basis of victory for either side, but on the basis of agreement and a partnership between both.” These are not my words or those of any unionist voice. They are attributed to the late John Hume, regarded by some as the architect of Northern Ireland’s peace process.…
Now the Olympic flame has been lit in the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing, for the next two weeks our TV screens will be filled with the opulent stadiums and arenas, and the extravagant ceremonies of the 2022 Winter Olympics. It will be a very different version of China to the one experienced by all…
