Elton John makes urgent Aids plea as he addresses Parliament

Sir Elton John made an urgent plea to politicians to defeat HIV and Aids, telling Parliament the UK “can be the first country in the world to defeat this awful virus”. The legendary musician, 76, was honoured at the Speaker’s House on Wednesday (29 November) during a reception hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group on HIV and Aids in recognition of his commitment to ending the epidemic through the Elton John Aids Foundation. Sir Elton said: “I want to be back here in 2030 with all of you here and say: ’You did it. We did it.’“ For more visit Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: