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International Day Against Homophobia

Statement by Minister for Europe, David Lidington MP

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon David Lidington CBE
• Published: 17 May 2010

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Marking International Day Against Homophobia, Minister for Europe David Lidington MP said:

“The UK has a long and proud history of defending the basic rights and freedoms of the oppressed and vulnerable. We are committed to promoting British values overseas and to placing human rights at the heart of foreign policy. Everyone, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people should be free to enjoy the rights and freedoms to which people of all nations are entitled.”

Published 17 May 2010