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# A Christmas Message from your Kemptown MP
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/a-christmas-message-from-your-kemptown-mp/
- Published: 2012-12-25T00:02:29.000Z
- Updated: 2012-12-25T00:02:29.000Z
- Description: Simon Kirby, MP for Kemptown and Peacehaven has issued a Christmas message wishing all Gscene readers a Happy Chrismas and Prosperous New Year.
- Author: Besi
- Tags: News

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Simon Kirby, MP

Simon Kirby, MP for Kemptown and Peacehaven has issued a Christmas message wishing all Gscene readers a Happy Chrismas and Prosperous New Year.

**The message reads:**

> *“As 2012 draws to a close I wanted to take this opportunity to wish Gscene readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.*  
>  
> *“2012 has seen significant progress on LGBT issues, with the recent announcement that the Government will legislate to bring in equal marriage. I am fully supportive of this moves and have been heavily involved in supporting the Minister for Equalities on this issue.*  
>  

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“Locally I was delighted to take part in the 2012 Equality Walk and to welcome James Ledward, editor of Gscene, to 10 Downing Street to meet with the Prime Minister.  
  
*“Brighton Kemptown is an incredibly special place, and one of the reasons Brighton is such a wonderful city and I was therefore happy to speak at a meeting organised by local residents to discuss ‘community safety’ in the St James’s Street area.*  
  
*“I remain Vice Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on HIV/AIDS and took an HIV test to help raise awareness of National HIV testing week.*  
  
*“Please be assured I will continue to take a close interest in LGBT issues in 2013.*  
  
*“Best wishes for the festive period.”*

Simon  
Simon Kirby MP  
Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown