Lambeth has elected the UK’s first openly HIV positive mayor who has pledged to fundraise

Lambeth has elected the UK’s first openly HIV positive mayor who has pledged to fundraise and lobby on behalf of the significant number of young LGBT+ people facing homelessness and domestic issues as a result of their sexuality.

Cllr Philip Normal, 38, an artist with a shop in Brixton Village Market, has represented Lambeth’s Oval ward since the May 2018 local government elections.

He was elected as the Mayor of Lambeth at the council’s annual general meeting which was held virtually for the first time on April 22…

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