“It is half a century since homosexuality was decriminalised, at least in part”, said Sir Vince.
“And it is tempting to look at it in that light, an historical event, and celebrate how much more liberal society has become.
“But President Trump’s re-introduction of the ban on transgender people in the US military this week should shake us out of any such complacency
“The battle for LGBT+ rights is a battle that is far from won.”
He added: “The 1967 Act should not be seen so much as the culmination of a long campaign as an important step on a long road.
“The Trump decision is far from the most egregious example around the world of how people can be treated if they don’t fit into the idea of other peoples’ norms.”
Trump is a man who is literally a war-dodger, who comes from a life of privilege and silver spoon, who has no connection to reality whatsoever, and I don’t know how much more the American public needs to see that,” said the retired army sergeant.
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