Thursday, May 28, 2009
Joanna Lumley endorses the Greens for Euro elections
Animal rights activist and actress, Joanna Lumley, is supporting the Green Party in the European elections.Best known for playing the notorious role of Patsy in the BBC comedy, Absolutely Fabulous which had a massive following among the LGBT communities, Lumley has also featured in The New Avengers and Are Your Being Served?
Celebrated also for her human rights and animal rights activism, she has most recently achieved notoriety off the screen by pressurising the government to deliver on residency rights for Gurkha veterans.
Referring to Green Member for the Euro Parliament, Caroline Lucas, Lumley said:
“Caroline is a tireless campaigner in the European Parliament, staunchly defending human rights and strongly promoting greater protection for animals. I urge you to cast a positive vote for a better future by voting Green in the European Elections.”
Phelim Mac Cafferty on behalf of LGBT Greens stated:
“Lumley is someone who has refused to bow down to power whether that’s much valued work against the hideous fur trade, her advocacy on behalf of the Gurkhas or the bloodshed in Iraq- Greens are honoured to have an endorsement from someone as committed as Joanna Lumley. The fact that it comes from a sharp-witted and suave actress who has provided so many giggles in a comedy well-known and much-loved among the LGBT communities is absolutely fabulous!”
For more information about LGBT Greens view:
www.lgbtgreens.org.uk
