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LGBT colours to be projected on to the Palace of Westminster

Today in Parliament

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In a show of solidarity with the LGBT community, the Palace of Westminster will - for the first time - be illuminated in the colours of the rainbow flag over the weekend. In their first joint interview, the Commons Speaker John Bercow and the Lords Speaker Lord Fowler tell Today in Parliament's Mark D'Arcy that the situation for gay men and women has improved but they are still face stigma and discrimination. And in many other countries their situation is far worse. You can hear more from Today in Parliament at 2330 on Friday 7th July. Editor: Kristiina Cooper

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