Tim Farron  the new leader of the Liberal Democrats has sent a video message of support for Brighton Pride 2015.

In the video, Mr Farron, the MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale says: “Pride is a wonderous and joyous occasion and gives us the opportunity for the LGBT+ community, their family and their friends, of which I count myself one, to celebrate past achievements, to celebrate ones identity, and indeed to steel ourselves for the challenges that are to come.

“We need to remember in these times of great consternation about human rights and civil liberties, that human rights don’t stop at the cliffs of Dover and indeed absolutely central to human rights are LGBT+ rights within this country and overseas. And we demand the right as a country that attempts to improve human rights across the world to put LGBT+ right absolutely central to all that.

“Have a great time at Pride, lets look forward to the battles we will need to fights to make sure we maintain and extend equality in this country and overseas.”