'Be Proud, Benn Tells Gays' Daily Star, 29 September 1982

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29 September 1982

Paul Thurlow was a volunteer on the Islington's Pride LGBTQ+ archives project at the Islington Local History Centre and later became a volunteer with the Islington Local History Centre. He is a long-term resident of Islington and an active member of the LGBTQ+ community having volunteered with many organisations including Gay Switchboard. He also actively participated in many events and activities.

Article about the meeting held on 28th September in the Clifton Hotel in Blackpool during the 1982 Labour Party Conference, organised by the Labour Campaign for Gay Rights (LCGR). Anger over recent homophobic coverage of Peter Tatchell and others resulted in journalists from some newspapers being ejected from the meeting. Refers to speeches made by Tony Benn MP, Joan Lester MP, Peter Tatchell and Ken Livingstone (Leader of the Greater London Council). LCGR is now 'LGBT+ Labour'.

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LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+) Community, LGBTQ+ Campaigning and Politics

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