Queen Vows to Protect LGBT People from Discrimination, Axes Trump Visit in Speech to Parliament

From: Towleroad

Queen Elizabeth II addressed UK parliament yesterday and made a pledge to protect LGBT people from discrimination.

Said the Queen:

“My government will make further progress to tackle the gender pay gap and discrimination against people on the basis of their race, faith, gender, disability or sexual orientation.”

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Also being noted in the speech: no mention of a Donald Trump state visit prompting reports that it has been axed.