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Lesbian Couple Attacked on London Bus Call Out Boris Johnson’s Homophobia

The lesbian couple who were attacked on a London bus on May 30th have called out Boris Johnson for his past homophobic comments, saying he doesn’t deserve to be Prime Minister.

 

Melania Geymonat and her girlfriend Chris spoke to Channel 4 News last Friday. They said hate crimes were “not a surprise” in 2019, and that just “because we have gotten a lot of attention for it doesn’t mean it’s not happening elsewhere.”

 

Research has shown hate crimes have more than doubled over the past 4 years in England and Wales alone.

 

The couple were attacked when they refused to kiss for the entertainment of a group of straight men. 

 

In the interview, they were asked about their opinion on Boris Johnson, the frontrunner for Prime Minister. Johnson has a history of making homophobic comments, once referring to gay men as “tank-topped bum boys” and comparing gay weddings to “three men and a dog.”

 

“I do not think that Boris Johnson is fit to lead anything, much less the United Kingdom,” said Chris.

 

“I think it is also very much aligned with the global political climate of today. He is not the only one ascending to power with his views and his ideology.

 

“He is but one person in a growing climate.”



 

Despite his off-colour jokes, Johnson has supported LGBT+ rights, voting for equal marriage.

 

 “If I am lucky enough to be elected Conservative leader, I pledge that my administration will not consider this issue as ‘job done’,” he said in reference to LGBT+ rights.

 

“I will continue to champion LGBT+ equality, get tough on hate crime and ensure that we break down barriers to a fairer society.

 

“I hope to work closely with LGBT+ Conservatives, should I be elected leader, and will continue to champion a Government which believes in equality, fairness and freedom to love for all.”



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