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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Women and Equalities
  • Equal civil marriage consultation

    This written ministerial statement on the equal civil marriage consultation was laid on 15 March 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone speech on hate crime

    Lynne Featherstone gave a speech at the Association of Chief Police Officer's conference in Birmingham on Wednesday 14 March. This speech is checked against delivery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone speech at international women’s day ‘faster, higher, stronger’ conference

    Speech by Lynne Featherstone on 8th March 2012 at international women's day conference

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone speech on body image

    Speech given by Lynne Featherstone on body image on 29th February 2012

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone speech on the empowerment of rural women

    Speech by Lynne Featherstone on the empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges, on 28th February 2012

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More support for male victims of domestic violence

    Organisations that support male victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse will receive a share of £225,000.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Homophobia and transphobia: Premier league clubs show the red card

    All clubs in the premier league have signed up to the government's sports charter to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stonewall announces the Home Office as top public sector employer

    The Home Office is the best public sector employer of the year for lesbian, gay and bisexual people, Stonewall has announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Publication of transgender action plan

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 7 December 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone's speech on women in the workplace

    This speech was delivered by Lynne Featherstone on 1 December 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Women are the key to economic success

    Lynne Featherstone speech on how giving women the opportunity to achieve their full potential would be key to economic recovery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister marks the United Nations International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

    The Government's International Ministerial champion Lynne Featherstone has spoken about the UK government's action to prevent violence against women and to support victims.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone speech at GirlGuiding UK research roundtable

    This speech was given by Lynne Feathersone at the GirlGuiding UK research roundtable on 23 November 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone speech on domestic violence in London

    This speech was delivered by the Equalities Minister, Lynne Featherstone, on 22 November. The speech is checked against delivery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Publication of consultation response: strengthening women's voices in government: WMS

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 7 November 2011

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Civil partnerships (religious premises): consultation response - WMS

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 2 November 2011 by Lynne Featherstone, and in the House of Lords by Baroness…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charter against homophobia and transphobia in sport: first football club signs up

    Wycombe Wanderers the first football club to sign the Charter against homophobia and transphobia in sport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone speech to Fitness Industry Association

    This speech was given by equalities minister Lynne Featherstone on 25 October 2011 at the Vanguard Council. This version of the speech is as written, not spoken.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Europe-wide approach to ending violence against women

    Equalities Minister, Lynne Featherstone, was in Brussels this week to raise issues affecting women and the LGB&T community.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Child body confidence pack launched for teachers

    A pack for teachers to help children understand how images in the media are altered and the impact these have on self esteem.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government