Ben Howlett, the Member of Parliament for Bath, has spoken out following World AIDS Day to warn against ‘stigma and complacency’ around HIV.
Ben joined Terrence Higgins Trust’s reception in the House of Lords on the eve of World AIDS Day, which brought together politicians, campaigners, medics and people affected by HIV.
The event was hosted by Baroness Gold and the Lord Speaker Lord Fowler.
Three decades after the HIV epidemic began in the UK, HIV was back at the top of the agenda in Parliament for World AIDS Day, which took place on 1st December.
Nearly 40 parliamentarians from across the political spectrum including Ben wore their red ribbons with pride, while reflecting on how far the country has come, but how far it still have to go.
The room was filled with people committed to making a life-changing difference to those living with HIV by influencing government policy, clinical practice or public awareness.
