November 1999 | Page 2

9 November 1999

PM urged to expell Zimbabwe from Commonwealth

The Prime Minister, 10, Downing Street. 9th November, 1999. Dear Tony Blair, COMMONWEALTH SUMMIT 1999 HOMOPHOBIC PERSECUTION & OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN ZIMBABWE I am writing on behalf of the gay human rights group OutRage! to request that, during the Commonwealth Summit in South Africa, you initiate moves to expel Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth … PM urged to expell Zimbabwe from Commonwealth

3 November 1999

Gay protests twice disrupt Portillo’s victory press conference

Tatchell gives TV interview, after result of ballot is announced , 2-November-1999. ©1999 John Hunt/OutRage! London OutRage! has condemned the selection of homophobe and hypocrite Michael Portillo as Tory candidate for Kensington and Chelsea. “Selecting a homophobe like Michael Portillo is the moral equivalent of choosing a racist”, said Peter Tatchell. “The Conservatives would … Gay protests twice disrupt Portillo’s victory press conference