The Speaker's Conference on Parliamentary Representation, which was set up to increase the diversity of the UK parliament, has recommended that more be done to increase the number of gay and lesbian MPs. The conference also said more must be done to encourage local political activism and "prevent discrimination against potential parliamentary candidates who do not fill the traditional mould."

The conference stated that there should be a formal campaigning code which would prohibit attempts to undermine a rival through reference to either sexual orientation, race, or disability.

Paul Martin, Chief Executive of the LGF (Lesbian & Gay Foundation), said:  
“We are encouraged that the Conference took on board so many of the LGF’s recommendations, but the case for equality of representation continues.

“The low visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and their concerns in Parliament needs to be addressed. LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people in this country have a right to an authentic and identifiable voice at all levels of government.

“Hopefully, these recommendations, which endeavour to rid politics of discrimination and seek to support minority groups, will encourage more lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people to participate in political life."