Greater Manchester Mayor Apologises for Police's Historic Homophobic Persecution

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has issued a formal apology for the "unacceptable discrimination" historically inflicted on LGBT+ people by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The apology was made in a letter to veteran campaigner Peter Tatchell, with the Mayor expressing regret for the "pain and suffering" caused.Writing in his capacity as Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner, Burnham stated: “I apologise to all LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester and across the UK for the past...