In the U.K, the government wants to increase the representation of women, ethnic minorities and disabled people to the boards of public bodies. However, when looked closely at this new plan, sexual orientation was not included. Uh Oh... Definately going to have some upset Gays in the house:
Harriet Harman, Secretary of State for Equality, said:
"Our ultimate aim is to have fair representation of women, black and Asian, and disabled people at every level of our democracy, including in public bodies.
"I'm going to keep a sharp eye on appointments made by each government department."
In response to the Harman's words Derek Munn, head of public affairs for gay equality organisation Stonewall, said:
"Given the government's aim of extend equal protect to sexual orientation, Stonewall expects this to apply in every area of the government's work and public appointments are no different." [SOURCE]
FIGHT.. FIGHT... FIGHT.. Just jokin.. but still I wonder why gays were left out??
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