Over one hundred and fifty people have confirmed their attendance at a staged 'kiss-in’ at the pub where two men were allegedly ejected because of their sexuality, last night.
The event, which has been organised on Facebook less than 24 hours after the story broke, responds to claims the John Snow pub in Soho discriminated against a same-sex couple.
If true, the incident defies the Equality Act which says that goods and services must be offered to all fairly, regardless of sexuality.
Now, the peaceful protest is due to take place next Thursday and will see people of all sexualities gather at the venue to kiss.
Co-creator of the protest, Benjamin Palmer, spoke to Pink Paper this afternoon. He said:
"I am a bisexual man and I moved here from Canada four years ago. One of the many things I love about London is the freedom I feel to walk around holding hands or kissing a partner of any gender without fearing harassment.
“The protest is for everyone, gay or straight, young or old. The plan is to show up, be in the venue, and to do a lot of kissing. They can pick on one couple, but they cannot pick on dozens!"
He continued: “I want to stand up to John Snow because I think that the right to be in love, and to show signs of affection, is a right to be held by all, not just straight people.
This morning's claims have already received global attention and several other so-called 'kiss-ins' have begun to be planned on Facebook.
Despite contacting the pub on numerous occasions, they have failed to give us a quote or clarify their position.
The brewery, Samuel Smith's, have also failed to provide a comment.
