Tag: Arlene Foster
Same-sex marriage now legal in Northern Ireland
DUP leader Arlene Foster said it was a «sad day» and that the change in abortion law was «an affront to human dignity and life».
Arlene Foster criticised for no DUP apology to LGBTQ community
Arlene Foster has faced criticism from gay rights campaigners after saying a DUP apology to the LGBTQ community «isn’t fruitful for anybody frankly».
Arlene Foster demand respect from LGBTQ, but she doesn’t respect LGBTQ
Foster says she does not define anyone by their sexuality as she becomes first DUP leader to attend a LGBTQ event.
DUP leader asked Scottish government to block gay couples from NI seeking marriage
The Scottish government has published a written request from DUP leader Arlene Foster asking that it restrict gay couples from Northern Ireland converting their civil partnerships to same-sex marriages in Scotland.
Naomi Long slams Arlene Foster over ‘childish’ reasons for gay marriage stance
DUP leader says she will continue to use petition of concern to block gay marriage and insists ‘vicious’ online abuse will not convince her otherwise.
First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster being anti-gay and ‘will keep blocking same-sex marriage in NI’
First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster has said her party will keep using the contentious petition of concern to block same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland for at least another five years.