Our Head of Strategic Partnerships, Cai Wilshaw starts us off with words of praise for Scotland's advances in LGBTI rights - referencing the GRA as well as LGBTI-inclusive education @Caiwilsh #PNEdinburgh
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"I now hold out my hand to [a] section of society who is fighting for their rights, because trans rights are human rights." - Gail Ross MSP, parliamentary sponsor for the PinkNews Edinburgh reception follows
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Christina McKelvie, Minister for Older People and Equalities, speaks on the continued work by the Scottish Government to advance equality for LGBTI people in Scotland.

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"We may have to have equality in law, but we still need equality in life," says Christina McKelvie
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Priorities for the Minister for Older People and Equalities are the rights of intersex people, and focusing on intersectional experiences of LGBTI people - in particular ageing LGBTI people.
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Representing our lead sponsor we have Judith Currie, MD
@Barclays whose priorities are making sure everyone can be themselves at work, but also to support inclusive education and partnering with other organisations.#PNEdinburgh@barclayspectrumpic.twitter.com/ca5MsrQtqi
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Jamie Greene of the Scottish Conservatives: "We need to right the wrongs against the trans community. [...] Legislation is not worth the paper it is written on if we do not take public opinion with us"
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Alex Cole-Hamilton, of Scottish Liberal Democrats gives a stark warning of the homophobia of those in power.
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Richard Leonard leader of Scottish Labour, speaks on the political character of the fight for LGBTI equality: "Until the transgender community gains equality, none of us is equal."
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Patrick Harvie, Co-convener of the Scottish Green Party reminds us all that LGBTI rights are still a life and death issue, and that communities must come together to fight anti-trans rhetoric #PNEdinburgh @patrickharviepic.twitter.com/uM012YAoi1
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That's a wrap! Thank you to all our fantastic speakers
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With thanks to our lead sponsor
@Barclays and supporting sponsor @cybgplc for making this all happen. Here's to 2020!
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