Politics

In addition to our pastoral care and social activities, Bradford MSGI also regularly campaigns on issues that affect LGBT people. Read about some of them here.

• Civil partnerships - Our stance on civil partnerships and what we hope to achieve.

• LGBT and faith - Religious intolerance is one of the greatest stumbling blocks to total equality. Intolerence of religion from the LGBT community doesn't help either. Welcome to our reconciliation zone.

• Donation not discimination - The National Blood Service asks potential male donors whether they have had sex (protected or unprotected) with another man. If a donor answers 'yes' to this, they are effectively banned from giving blood for life. This does not take into account their current lifestyle, and therefore the suitability of their blood.