Hundreds plan kiss-in at prudish pub

On Wednesday a gay couple were ejected from the John Snow pub in Soho, London, for kissing. Follow all the kissing in public news and reaction – live 11am: When Jonathan Williams and James Bull went on their first date together, it is doubtful their hopes for the night involved ending up on the front page of a national newspaper (see Guardian), appearing on national radio (see Radio 5Live) and becoming social networking heroes (Twitter, Facebook). After enjoying a meal in Covent Garden, the couple had headed for the John Snow pub in Soho – supposedly the capital’s “gay village”. After sipping on the pub’s Samuel Smith cider, they tentatively locked lips for the first time. Young love was blossoming. But that young love was shattered when a man claiming to be the landlord asked them to refrain from their tender embraces. Williams and Bull declined, but were apprehended again by a female member of staff, who described their lip-locking as “obscene”. Williams took to Twitter to register his discontent, and an internet storm was born. Tonight over 400 people have committed to a ‘kiss-in’ at the John Snow, where the sage began. “Please remember THIS IS A LOVE REVOLUTION,” the Facebook event page reads. “Just lip balm, fresh breath, and kissing. it’s all about being fun and sexy.” Will you be kissing in a tavern tonight? Are you planning your own snogging event in defiance of prudish publicans? Share your plans below, and follow all the latest kissing news live. Gay rights Adam Gabbatt guardian.co.uk

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