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vote. I want to see a stronger lead on social justice and green issues. Despite his recent drift to the centre, Simon is the contender most likely to move the
Liberal Democrats in a progressive direction." In the same statement, Tatchell added: "Since his election, Simon has redeemed himself by voting for gay equality. That's all that matters now. He should be judged on his policies, not his private life."
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until 2003. He was the Liberal Democrat candidate in the
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1808:"Hands up if you think the Lib Dems have lost the plot"
1503:"Simon Hughes apologises for homophobic smears in 1983"
2286:"Hughes considered quitting over bisexual revelations"
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LGBT members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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2254:Shoffman, Marc; Cohen, Benjamin (26 January 2006).
2189:White, Michael; Branigan, Tania (24 January 2006).
2158:"I'm not gay, I'd like to get married, says Hughes"
1665:, keynessociety.wordpress.com; accessed 9 May 2015.
1589:, pinknews.co.uk, 21 May 2013; accessed 9 May 2015.
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3994:Members of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
1257:On 13 May 2010 Hughes was sworn in as a member of
4004:People educated at The Cathedral School, Llandaff
3984:Liberal Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies
3879:2010 Liberal Democrats deputy leadership election
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78:Minister of State for Justice and Civil Liberties
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1806:Barnes, Eddie; Brady, Brian (29 January 2006).
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2108:"Simon Hughes' speech to London hustings"
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999:Learn how and when to remove this message
299:24 February 1983 – 30 March 2015
30:For other people named Simon Hughes, see
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1840:"Lib Dem candidate gets gay backing"
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1479:"Hughes, Rt Hon. Simon (Henry Ward)"
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2223:"Hughes explains his gay admission"
1777:"Hughes enters Lib Dem leader race"
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2004:Grice, Andrew (21 February 2006).
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1271:2015 Queen's Birthday Honours List
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2133:"Menzies Campbell must do better"
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708:Cambridge University Liberal Club
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1962:"Simon Hughes Leadership Themes"
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