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London Assembly Candidate's
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London, England--Peter Tatchell of the famed activist group, Outrage!, has announced his candidacy as an Independent in the London Assembly election scheduled for May 4th.

Tatchell is backing Ken Livingstone for Mayor. Livingstone reportedly is in need of such allies in the Assembly to bring a halt to vetoes by Tory and New Labour of his budget plans and other progressive polices.

Ken Livingstone is getting the endorsement of many gay activsts in his race for London's mayoral seat

Peter Tatchell says he believes he can win. He is standing in the list section of the ballot and needs only 5 to 8 percent of the vote to get elected. His policies include a four year fares freeze, a minimum wage of £4.50 an hour, modernization of the tube, and cuts in water, air and noise pollution.

But Tatchell also has policies that will specifically benefit lesbians and gay men. These policies have been issued in the form of a manifesto for London's gay and lesbian communities

Peter Tatchell's 12 Top Policies for Lesbian and Gay London

1. A police inquiry into homophobic hate crimes, backed up with an action plan against queer-bashing violence

2. The recognition of same sex relationships through the Mayor's creation of a Domestic Partnership Register

3. Integrated London-wide HIV prevention campaigns and support services to remedy local inadequacies and upgrade the standard of treatment and care

4. Lesbian and gay representation on the Metropolitan Police Authority to ensure that we have influence over policing priorities and the appointment of senior officers

5. Equal opportunities and non-discrimination on the grounds of sexuality, gender identity and HIV status

6. Non-prosecution of consenting, victimless gay offences, such as cruising

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7. A Community Form where lesbians and gays can question and advise the Mayor on issues that concern us

8. Homophobic remarks and behavior by police officers to be made an explicit offence under the police disciplinary code

9. The establishment of a Lesbian & Gay Centre, History Museum & Archive

10. Hyde Park as the venue for the annual Pride/Mardi Gras Festival, and London to host the World Gay Games

11. No Mayoral contracts for firms that discriminate against queers and people with HIV

12. A commitment to campaign against homophobia, racism and all other forms of discrimination

What You Can Do

Campaign volunteers and donations:

Email: info@tatchellforlondon.freeserve.co.uk Web: www.tatchellforlondon.freeserve.co.uk

Donations: Please make cheques payable to "Tatchell for London", and send to: Tatchell for London, Swiss Centre, 10 Wardour Street, London W1V 3HG.

Action Alert:
Join Tatchell's "Chain Campaign". Persuade 5 friends to vote for him. Get them to persuade 5 more friends to do so.