equality

London Pride: A personal view from the parade

I always attend my local Pride events be it in Yorkshire or now London.  I feel it is important to show your support for campaigners, charities and those coming to terms with their sexuality. I haven’t been in a Pride march for many years, but this year I felt I needed to. We have made such huge progress here in the UK for equal rights, the US has just declared gay marriage in every state …

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Honest Reviews: Made in Dagenham (Theatre)

Adelphi Theatre, LondonNow showing★   Made in Dagenham follows the true story of a group of women who strike for equal pay. These ordinary factory workers in 1968 took on Ford Motors and won – not just for them, but for every woman. The story was adapted for the 2010 film and now hits the West End in a brand new musical. I was there last night and as I haven’t seen the film, I …

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Brighton Pride 2014

My alarm went off at 8.30 on Saturday morning. I’d already laid out my clothes and packed a small bag, so was soon heading towards London Bridge. I arrived at 10.00 and the place was swarming with gays in a variety of attires. Feathers, wings, casual, bright and even a young couple wearing matching outfits… sickening! I met up with my friends and then missed two trains waiting for the rest. Dave said getting a …

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An open letter to UKIP

I received your flyer through my letter box a few days ago. I have seen many of my friends already sending these back to you and I shall be doing the same in due course. I have read your flyer and in the interest of fairness, I feel you should hear my “policies”.   I am a gay man in a relationship with another man who one day I intend to marry. I am in …

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