I'm interested that there seems to have been an element of dishonesty on the part of the applicant, in assuring Relate that he would work with same sex couples, while not intending to do so. I did feel, until I read that, that Relate had been at the least, inconsiderate in dealing with him. But I also felt that there was an agenda the other way, as well, and that had made me uneasy. There seems to be a movement to bring cases like this to public attention which may not be helpful to the people concerned.

I was not happy to hear the applicant emphasising the discrimination against his strongly held Christian beliefs, and have written to the BBC PM programme, suggesting that as when referring to businesses or election candidates, they should add the rider that other Christian beliefs are available, in the interests of balance.

Penny