London Mayor, up for re-election, Launches Gay Policies

After a successful trip to Soho earlier this week Ken Livinsgtone has launched his lesbian and gay manifesto, "Making London the most lesbian and gay friendly city in the world".

The document contains 20 key pledges for the LGBT community including a promise to working with schools and employers to stamp out homophobic bullying and homophobia.

There's also a promise to support for the development of a LGBT museum. During the elections in 2004 the issue of a museum celebrating gay culture became a flash point between the Green and UKIP candidates.

Launching his manifesto Mr Livingstone said: "As Mayor, and throughout my political career, I have promoted rights for lesbians and gay men. If re-elected in May, I will work to ensure that London retains its reputation as a welcoming and safe place for lesbian and gay Londoners and visitors."

“London is undoubtedly one of the great lesbian and gay capitals of the world and I want London to continue to celebrate lesbian and gay culture in all its aspects."

Livingstone has also hardened his attack on Conservative rival Boris Johnson's past comments on gay rights.

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