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UK LGBT EVENTS - Cutting Edge Consrtium Conference
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Cutting Edge Consrtium Conference

The theme at this years conference is: Equality and Religious Freedom in a Changing World Speakers will include: Lord Michael Cashman, Tina Beardsley, Peter Tatchell, Savi Hensman, Symon Hill, Linda Bellos and representatives from Nigerian and Ugandan LGBT groups, academics including Professor Gerard Loughlin & Dr Susanah Cornwell, Andrew Copson from the BHA (British Humanist Association), Wes Streeting, Liz Barker, trade unionists Sally Brett TUC, Julia Neal ATL (Association of Teachers and Lecturers), Maureen Le Marinel, UNISON Paul Penny RMT (Rainbow Fund), Danny Rich from Liberal Judaism, Tracey Byrne from LGCM and representatives from SARBAT, Rainbow Jews, Inclusive Church, Muslims for a Secular Society, and other faith and belief groups.

Tickets : £ Ind 25 Tickets

Address : Conway Hall
25 Red Lion Square
London
WC1R 4RL

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