Guest Columnist

Peter Tatchell is criticised for calling Ann Widdecombe a bigot, with Harvey Proctor arguing the label is unfair and ignores her personal support during periods when he was targeted by false allegations. Proctor contrasts Widdecombe’s backing with the absence of support from LGBT organisations and challenges the assumption that Tatchell speaks for all gay people. He emphasises that Widdecombe acted with humanity despite political differences, while some equality campaigners failed to defend due process.