David Cameron has publicly apologised for Section 28 the law introduced by the Thatcher government banning local authorities from promoting homosexuality. David Cameron continues his modernising agenda Photo: Paul Grover The Tory leader, speaking at a Gay pride event, went much further than before in apologising for decisions taken by the party when Baroness Thatcher was leader. Mr Cameron, the first Tory leader to speak at a Gay pride event, said: "I am sorry for Section 28. We got it wrong. It was an emotional issue. I hope you can forgive us." Section 28, which became law in 1988, banned local authorities from portraying homosexuality in a positive light. It became a totemic issue for Conservative modernisers. In 2003, when it was abolished by the Labour government, Mr Cameron voted for only the partial lifting of the ban.... [read full story]
