Did you know? The age of consent for gay men was 21 throughout the eighties and Tories opposed equalising it. In 2000, after a long battle, the age of consent was equalised at 16.
LGBT Labour is backing ken for Mayor. He have been supportive of LGBT people's right for over 20 years - long before it was fashionable. He created the civil list for same sex couples that led to Civil Partnerships, backs LGBT London Pride and has stood against the extremist, racist and homophobic BNP his whole politicl career.
Not only that, he has restored pride in London, improved our transport and united the city.
Labour MPs voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation that will outlaw the incitement of homophobic hatred leading to a cultural change in the UK and criminalising behaviour on the fringes of our society by those wishing to see harm inflicted on LGBT people. More...
The Labour Party has a proud record of equal rights and promoting gay equality. Over the last ten years the Labour government has transformed Britain into a more equal and tolerant place. We are furious that a Labour candidate, Miranda Grell, was willing to use homophobia to get elected. Discussing the sexuality of her opponent and spreading innuendo about his relationship was a disgrace and made her unfit for office. To also tell lies that he was a paedophile is completely unforgivable and not only affected her opponent’s political career but his personal life too. More...
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