Ulster Unionist candidate says he is not homophobic
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate for South Antrim has said he is not homophobic and supports gay equality. Adrian Watson, an Ulster Unionist who is the mayor of Antrim, has been accused of homophobia in the past.
Iris Robinson’s gay cure therapist reported to GMC
A psychiatrist who worked with shamed former MP Iris Robinson has been reported to the General Medical Council for his work in trying to “cure” gay people.
Northern Ireland court told of murdered gay man’s injuries
A Northern Ireland court has heard the extent of the injuries suffered by a gay man who was murdered on Easter Sunday. Shaun Fitzpatrick had 52 injuries separate injuries, with 36 of them to his head.
Anti-gay cure group to protest outside Christian convention
Gay campaigners are to protest outside a gay cure conference in Northern Ireland this weekend. Christian group Core Issues is holding a conference with the Rev Mario Bergner, who claims to have been turned away from homosexuality by God.
Gay bishop’s civil partnership postponed
Northern Ireland Bishop Pat Buckley has postponed his civil partnership after his fiance got “stressed out” with the media attention.
Gay bishop Pat Buckley to have a civil partnership
Northern Ireland Bishop Pat Buckley has announced he will wed his boyfriend in a civil partnership ceremony next week.
Homophobic MP Iris Robinson to face police investigation
A police investigation has been opened into claims that former Northern Ireland MP Iris Robinson acted illegally when she procured loans for her teenage lover’s business.
Playgirl vies for Iris Robinson’s toyboy lover
The toyboy lover of homophobic Northern Ireland MP Iris Robinson is being pursued by Playgirl magazine. The US publication, which famously featured Levi Johnston, the father of Sarah Palin’s grandchild, has said it wants Kirk McCambley to agree to a racy photoshoot.
Homophobic attack victim condemns Iris Robinson
A man who was beaten in a homophobic attack shortly before Iris Robinson made her now infamous anti-gay remarks has said her husband should divorce her. Robinson had criticised the attack on Stephen Scott but added that gay people could be “cured”.
Homophobic Iris Robinson resigns from parliament
Northern Ireland MP Iris Robinson resigned from Westminster yesterday after it was revealed last week that she had solicited loans for her 19-year-old lover.
Iris Robinson’s teen lover ‘faked testicular cancer to end affair’
The 19-year-old lover of Iris Robinson falsely told her he was suffered from testicular cancer to get out of the relationship, it has been claimed.
Campaign to make Mrs Robinson number one
An internet campaign has begun to make Mrs Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel number one in the charts. It follows the scandal surrounding homophobic Northern Ireland MP Iris Robinson’s dalliances with a man young enough to be her grandson.
Iris Robinson’s husband asks colleague to step in as first minister
Peter Robinson, the husband of homophobic Northern Ireland MP Iris Robinson, has asked a colleague to take over as first minister while he stands down for six weeks.
Iris Robinson receiving psychiatric treatment after accusations of two more affairs
Homophobic MP Iris Robinson is said to be receiving “acute psychiatric treatment” as allegations of affairs with two other men emerge.
Gay magazine wants Iris Robinson’s young lover on the cover
Gay magazine Attitude is offering Iris Robinson’s 21-year-old toyboy a chance to appear on its cover. Kirk McCambley was 19 when he had an affair with the 60-year-old Northern Ireland MP.
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