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AITA to Hold Sex & Politics Event

LONDON — The Adult Industry Trade Association (AITA) will be holding a special Sex and Politics meeting for members of the adult industry in London on May 9.

Headlining the event will be Australian Sex Party President Fiona Patten.

The panel will also include porn producer and Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Anna Arrowsmith (aka Anna Span) and AITA chairman and website owner Jerry Barnett.

The meeting will discuss issues centering around sexual freedom, censorship and politics.

AITA said that although it is hosting and sponsoring the meeting, it’s open to all members of the adult industry and the wider public who have an interest in these issues.

The meeting will be held at the University of London Union Building on Malet Street, Room 3E from 7-9:30 p.m. on May 9.

To reserve a seat on Facebook click here or email admin@aita.co.uk.

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