# @pinknews on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRNJVADjObj
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37032775-pinknews-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-11-18T17:00:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** PinkNews (@pinknews) — https://gondola.cc/pinknews

## Caption

It is 23 years today since the controversial and homophobic legislation known as Section 28, introduced under Margaret Thatcher, was repealed in England and Wales.

The clause – an amendment to the Local Government Act 1988 – banned local authorities and schools from promoting homosexuality and was brought forward by Thatcher’s government.

But what exactly was it? And what impact did it have on LGBTQ+ people in the UK?

#LGBTQHistory #LGBTQNews #QueerHistory #section28

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section28, lgbtqhistory, queerhistory, lgbtqnews

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