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1985. Tory MPs seek ‘gay purge’

Gay in the 80s Posted on August 4, 2015 by Colin ClewsAugust 4, 2015

To say that Conservative MP Geoffrey Dickens was homophobic would be a huge under-statement. As a leading figure in the Conservative Family Campaign he advocated the re-criminalisation of homosexuality and opposed any attempt to reduce the age of consent. Dickens … Continue reading →

Posted in Gay Scene UK, HIV/AIDS, LGBT History, National politics, Politics | Tagged gay purge, geoffrey dickens, UK responses to HIV/AIDS | 1 Reply

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