'A Brave and Candid Stance from a Courageous Politician', The Guardian, 30 January 2005

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30 January 2005

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 by Ben Summerskill, Chief Executive of the Stonewall LGBTQ+ campaigning organisation, about Chris Smith, MP for Islington South who had recently 'come out' as HIV positive (the first MP to do so). Gives an overview of his achievements and of the legal and other changes during Chris Smith's time as an MP. Printout of a copy of the article from The Guardian website.

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LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+) Community, HIV / AIDS, LGBTQ+ Individuals

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