Forget London and Brighton, Manchester’s where it’s at.

Manchester has the largest LGBT community in the UK, outside of London.

Yes, bigger than Brighton, according to manchester.gov.uk

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Greater Manchester was the birthplace of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality in 1964.

The Campaign for Homosexual Equality is one of the oldest gay rights organisations in the UK, and was campaigning for change before Stonewall became influential.

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Manchester is home to a completely LGBT-led church.

The Metropolitan Church doesn't just accept members of the LGBT community, it fully includes them in every aspect of leadership and ministry.

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Manchester City Council has done pioneering work for the LGBT community.

Manchester City Council was the first council in the UK to provide a civil partnership ceremony service for gay and lesbian couples.

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