It is 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of gay sex in England and Wales.

While there is "much to celebrate" since being gay was a crime, there is "still more to be done," said Northamptonshire-based priest Richard Coles, who lives in the parish of Finedon with his partner David.

The cleric, broadcaster and former Communards keyboard player said he remembers a "hostile world" growing up - one he "had to escape to be the gay man I wanted to be", he said.