So I was delighted this week to announce that, with support from City Hall, five new rainbow plaques are to be installed across the capital to celebrate significant people, places and moments in LGBTQI+ history.

The Black Lesbian and Gay Centre, journalist and activist Jackie Forster, the film Beautiful Thing, pioneering centre London Lighthouse and the role of the Haringey Civic Centre around Section 28 will all be given a rainbow plaque in honour of their huge impact on our capital and society.

These plaques are a symbol of the enormous contribution that our LGBTQI+ communities make to all our lives and I hope to see many more installed in the future to ensure that we can tell much more of our wide ranging history.

So as we stand-by-side this weekend, let’s do so in honour of the progress that has been made, in celebration and solidarity of the wonderful impact of our LGBTQI+ communities on our lives, and in defiance against those who try to spread hatred or discrimination.

Our LGBTQI+ communities have helped to make London the greatest city in the world and will continue to make the city a more creative, colourful and caring place. By working in partnership with our diverse communities, we are building a better London – a fairer, safer, more prosperous city where everyone can thrive.

Sadiq Khan has been the Mayor of London since 2016.