The Gay Couple Who Weren’t Allowed to Buy a House

A balancing of freedoms or simply discrimination?

Photo by Luke Stackpoole on Unsplash

Last month, a gay couple were refused a viewing and the chance to buy a property in Surrey because of their sexuality. The owners, who are Christian, wrote to the couple, saying:

“Thank you for sharing your circumstances with us. We’re sorry if we seem intrusive, but we…