Month: September 1999

Portillo accused of hypocrisy and homophobia

“Portillo screws queer soldiers” banner in Parliament Square Image Copyright: Steve Mayes, 1996 OutRage! plans protest at Kensington & Chelsea Candidate Selection Meeting OutRage! has accused the former Conservative MP and ex-Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, of “hypocrisy and homophobia”. The gay rights group was responding to Mr. Portillo’s self-outing in an interview in “The Times” … Portillo accused of hypocrisy and homophobia

London Mardi Gras agrees OutRage! Proposals for Community Control of the March/Parade

London Mardi Gras has agreed that a newly-created forum of community groups will have exclusive decision-making powers concerning future Pride marches/parades, and that it will advise London Mardi Gras on policies regarding the post-march/parade Festival in the park and the Pride Arts Festival. London Mardi Gras has also agreed to fund the community-run march/parade. Endorsing … London Mardi Gras agrees OutRage! Proposals for Community Control of the March/Parade