London our home.

I was going to write something about racism and homophobia, but truth is, though I'm able to write about one, I can't possibly even start to write about the other without it sounding as if its from a position of white privilege.

Over the past few days I've been called rude, a racist and a ‘tranny’ by individuals with an axe to grind, with myself being the focal point of their anger.

It saddens me that I find myself in a society where this happens, but it speaks volumes about the anger, hurt and mistrust faced by many throughout our communities about the inherent disadvantages we each face, and more must be done to combat the issues.

We are best only when we are diverse and celebrated.

Campaigning for LGBT+ rights, it's obvious how many parts of our community are left out when it comes to things like Pride. Working for liberal local politics, it's obvious how many parts of our community are left out, who don't feel empowered, who feel like politics can do nothing for them.

As a gay, white, British male, I am so aware about the position I find myself in. I won't attempt to understand the struggle many go through. But I can compare my own experiences of hurt, of disadvantage, of abuse just for being myself.

So lets not throw unwarranted accusations of racism around. Lets give up our seats to those who need them most. Lets not use the word ‘tranny’ as a derogatory insult thrown at someone you think is different from yourself.

After all, we are neighbours in this, arguably the most global of cities in the world. Without each and every one of us who call London our home, this city would be reduced to nothing.

Edit: I wrote this late last night, and whilst that doesn’t excuse typos, it is the reason behind my tardy spelling.