LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
The Chair since January 2014 is Ed Fordham, replacing Adrian Trett, who had been chair since 2010.[2]
As of January 2013, the Presidents are Brian Paddick and Baroness Barker, and the Honorary Patron is Bernard Greaves. The Vice Presidents are Steve Gilbert MP and Steve Williams MP.[2]
LG to LGBT to LGBT+
When formed in 1989 the organisation was called Democrats for Lesbian & Gay Action, usually abbreviated to DELGA. After a number of bi and trans activists became more engaged in its work, the group changed its name to reflect a broader LGBT remit. From 1996 to 2011 its name was Liberal Democrats for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Action. In 2011 it became LGBT+ Lib Dems, as its work expanded to other gender & sexuality minorities. Differing views on gender led to the formation of a LGB Liberal Forum in 2022 [3]. Members of the Forum include Richard Kirker and Toby Keynes.
Formal Recognition
The organisation is a Specified Associated Organisation (SAO), meaning it is treated like a constituency Local Party with powers to submit policy to party conference and be formally consulted on policy-making in relevant areas.
External links
- Official website: http://lgbt.libdems.org.uk/en/
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/lgbtld
- Facebook: http://facebook.com/pluslibdems
References
- ↑ Founded in 1981 as the Gay Social Democrats with Toby Keynes as Founder Officer
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://lgbt.libdems.org.uk/en/article/2013/683502/new-team-for-2013. Accessed: 2013-06-28. (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/6HisWyoeH)
- ↑ https://lgbliberalforum.org.uk/
