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# Green Party launch national LGBTIQ Manifesto in Soho
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/green-party-launch-their-lgbtiq-manifesto-in-soho/
- Published: 2015-05-01T18:55:58.000Z
- Updated: 2015-05-01T18:56:30.000Z
- Description: Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, launched the party’s LGBTIQ Manifesto in Soho today. The manifesto contains pledges to: Review the discriminatory blood ban; introduce LGBTIQ-inclusive sex education; protect LGBTIQ asylum seekers; improve services for trans people and
- Author: Besi
- Tags: Election Special, News, Politics, Green Party, Peter Tatchell

## Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, launched the party’s LGBTIQ Manifesto in Soho today.

[![Green LGBT Manifesto](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-6003.jpg)](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/gscene-com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-6003.jpg)

The manifesto contains pledges to:

• Review the discriminatory blood ban

• Introduce LGBTIQ-inclusive sex education

• Protect LGBTIQ asylum seekers

• Improve services for trans people

• Promote LGBTIQ rights abroad

**Bennett was joined in Soho by Green Party Deputy Leader, Amelia Womack and Human Rights Campaigner, Peter Thatchell.**

[![Natalie Bennett](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-2001.jpg)](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/gscene-com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-2001.jpg)

Natalie Bennett

**She said:** *“Homophobia, transphobia and biphobia are still all too common in our society. Too many people still fear persecution – at home, in the workplace and on the street.*

*“In Parliament the Greens’ Caroline Lucas has been a tireless advocate for equal rights. She led calls for LGBTIQ-inclusive sex education, and fought against loopholes that meant that same-sex spouses did not receive equal pension rights.*

*“Our promise to the LGBTIQ community is that a strong group of MPs will always work with you, and fight for your rights. We know that the struggle continues – and we’ll do everything within our power to work with you towards ending discrimination.”*

Ahead of the General Election, The Green Party of England and Wales is polling at record levels. Membership in 2014 increased by 123%, to over 70,000 making the Greens the third largest party in England and Wales.

The Green Party is standing candidates in over 90% of seats.

**To view the Greens LGBTIQ Manifesto, [click here:](http://www.greenparty.org.uk/resources/LGBTIQ%5FManifesto%5Fv4%20FINAL.pdf?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**