Ordained minister of religion, Reverend Sharon Ferguson, has today responded to Lord Carey's public objection of same-sex marriage.

Singer/songwriter Sir Elton John will be the first artist to plat at Blackpool's new outdoor venue: Tower Festival Headland.

Openly-gay Labour MP and education spokesman Stephen Twigg has said there should be an independent office to improve standards of education in the UK.

David Laws, the former chief secretary to the Treasury, is urging a reform of the income tax threshold – claiming higher earners have done too well out of the current system.