Caroline Lucas MP for Brighton Pavilion explains why Pride is important to her.
“One of the best things about being MP for Brighton Pavilion isĀ representing one of the most politically active, committed andĀ determined, LGBTI communities in the world. I never feel that moreĀ strongly than when I’m at Pride.
“We stood up for equal marriage rights, and we won, and I’m incrediblyĀ proud of the work everyone did that made it happen. Pride MattersĀ because we should celebrate that kind of progress, and never forget howĀ far we’ve come.
“But Pride is also about understanding how far we’ve got to go – thereĀ are still huge battles to be fought.
“Pride is about letting the gayĀ teenager know that the abuse he faces isnĀ¹t ok. ItĀ¹s about taking aĀ stand against transphobia in the media.
“It’s about fighting theĀ unfairness of trans people being forced to annul their marriages.
“It’sĀ about tackling the stgima that surrounds HIV. It’s about standing upĀ against homophobia in football grounds.
“It’s about fighting deeplyĀ oppressive laws overseas and giving asylum to people fleeing them.
“Pride is about coming together to tell the world that we’re never goingĀ to give up until we’ve won all those fights.”
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