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Bermondsey was the dirtiest, most violent British election of the 20th century – and we can learn from it today
Bermondsey was the dirtiest, most violent British election of the 20th century – and we can learn from it today,I suffered vile homophobia and more than 100 assaults before the poll, 40 years ago. But I also learned the value of grassroot politics, says writer and activist Peter Tatchell

Bermondsey was the dirtiest, most violent British election of the 20th century – and we can learn from it today

I suffered vile homophobia and more than 100 assaults before the poll, 40 years ago. But I also learned the value of grassroot politics, says writer and activist Peter Tatchell