Queen Victoria refused to believe lesbians existed - but the 21st century has seen radical change on sexuality.
Labour equalised the age of consent at 16 and repealed the "Section 28" ban on councils "promoting" homosexuality.
From December same-sex couples will get civil partnerships, gay marriage in all but name because it gives them legal protection and recognition.
Hotels and services can still legally bar same-sex couples, something they can't do on race or disability grounds.
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