Government's LGBT advisory panel disbanded | East Lothian Courier
Women and equalities minister Liz Truss did not renew the panel’s term when it expired at the end of March.
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Women and equalities minister Liz Truss did not renew the panel’s term when it expired at the end of March.
The Government’s LGBT advisory panel has been disbanded, Downing Street confirmed. The panel, established by Theresa May’s government, will be replaced with a new body, No 10 indicated. Panellists’ terms were due to expire on March 31 but a series of members had resigned earlier in protest at Government policies. The terms of the remaining panellists have not been renewed and details of a replacement will be set out “in due course”. The move led to accusations that the Government was failing to rebuild trust with LGBT communities. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said women...
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Boris Johnson said he would work to end the ‘abhorrent’ practice.
The announcement comes in the wake of controversy after three of the Government's equality advisers resigned over the lack of action