In 1984, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher used an iron fisted approach to suppress the workers' movement, and the miners launched the largest strike in history. In the same year's London LGBT Pride Parade, a group of gay and lesbian people decided to actively raise funds for striking workers. However, embarrassment also followed: the union was ashamed to accept them
In 1984, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher used an iron fisted approach to suppress the workers' movement, and the miners launched the largest strike in history. In the same year's London LGBT Pride Parade, a group of gay and lesbian people decided to actively raise funds for striking workers. However, embarrassment also followed: the union was ashamed to accept them