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MP attacked for daring to share picture with his boyfriend

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Labour MP has been bombarded with homophobic comments after sharing a photograph with his boyfriend for Valentine’s Day.Luke Pollard, who represents Plymouth Sutton & Devonport, tweeted on February 14: ‘Happy Valentine’s Day to my lovely boyfriend!

X’He posted a picture of the two of them smiling at the coast at Plymouth Sound.For most people, it would just be seen as a sweet snap – the same type that couples up and down the country have been posting.

But some people took issue with the apparent age gap between Mr Pollard, 40, and his partner Sydney, a contemporary dancer who he lives with.

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