But the LGBT community needs to look more closely at itself. As a person who came out relatively late, I never anticipated the homophobic prejudice within the gay community. I never anticipated that I would stop working for one of our community organisations because of homophobic prejudice. I refuse to be treated as a lower form of life. I refuse to sit at the back of the bus – even in one of our own community organisations.

I was pleased that ACON has seen fit to publish a statement affirming the value of diversity in that organisation. Other community organisations are following that excellent lead. I am still waiting for a reply from the Lobby confirming that they will do the same.