40th ANNIVERSARY OF STONEWALL DEMONSTRATIONS

Early day motion 1855, tabled 13 July 2009 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House recognises the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall demonstrations in New York City; notes that these demonstrations represented a turning point in the fight for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights; further notes the impact the demonstrations had on helping to form gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights groups globally; welcomes the moves made by the current government to protect the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in the UK; and calls on the Government to further this work, including addressing the high rates of homophobic crimes and homophobic bullying.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.