Vivian White reports on changes in political attitudes to issues such as gays in the military and homosexual marriage, parenting and education. Some politicians, including Chris Smith and Ben Bradshaw, have taken the decision to be open about their sexuality, while changes in the law have created a greater feeling of equality for gay people. Yet a poll commissioned by Panorama suggests that many people do not want homosexuals to be treated equally in a number of key areas.This programme contains language and views that some may find offensive. (1997)