So our Home Secretary and Equality Minister Theresa May issued this statement:
"This government is committed to creating a society that is fair for everyone and supports equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.Considering May's own voting record on gay rights and that most of her party's predecessors the lifting of historic convictions for consensual gay sex is a start of the great repeal act against some of the Conservative's policies."This means supporting civil partnerships, tackling homophobic bullying wherever it occurs, changing the law regarding historic convictions for consensual gay sex and using our international influence to put pressure on countries where LGB&T people are persecuted.
"These commitments show our determination to tear down the barriers that continue to hold people back."
However, the statement is welcome. Especially in light of the reaction earlier this year of one of their MEPs to the situation in Uganda. I hope the UK under a Tory and Lib Dem government does bring pressure internationally for gay rights.
* Look I know the T has been dropped altogether don't look at me.
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