History
The organisation was rapidly given Specified Associated Organisation (SAO) status in the party, meaning it is treated like a constituency Local Party with powers to submit policy to party conference and is formally consulted on policy-making in relevant areas.
The Party leadership has been consistently in favour of LGBT equality issues. Current Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has stated that, "although civil partnerships have been a step forward, until same sex marriage is permitted it is impossible to claim gay and straight couples are treated equally." He went on to say that, "I am determined that the Liberal Democrats will remain outspoken and steadfast in our defence of gay rights, from backing same sex marriage to stopping the deportation of gay asylum seekers to countries were homosexuality is punishable by death. There has been much progress in recent years, and much to celebrate. But as long as homophobia still rears its ugly head in workplaces, in classrooms, and even in the home - politicians must continue to speak out in favour of the values of gay rights."
| Delga Chair | Dates |
|---|---|
| Adrian Trett | Jul 2010 - current (term of office expires Dec 2012) |
| Benji Starr | Jan - Jun 2010 |
| Jen Yockney | 2007–2009 |
| Kelvin Meyrick | 2006 |
| Richard Porter | 2005 |
| Alison Wheeler | 2004 |
| Denys Robinson | 2003 |
| Hannah Kaitlin-Boyer | 2001–2002 |
| Jonathan Simpson | 1998–2000 |
| Mark Baker | 1998 |
| Brian Stone | 1989 |
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