article_snippet: A number of people posted messages supporting Mr Hyyrylainen-Trett's disclosure about being HIV positive .
article_snippet: A spokesman said: 'This is a very brave step from Adrian.
article_snippet: Others have posted words of encouragement on Twitter, praising the candidate for the candidate courage and honesty.
article_snippet: Writing on Liberal Democrat Voice, Caron Lindsay said: 'I am feeling incredibly emotional this evening.
article_snippet: What I’m feeling ranges from intense pride in a friend whose courage in telling his story will help others, to equally intense, ice-cold rage at what his has had to endure over the years.'
article_snippet: Dr Rosemary Gillespie, Chief Executive at Terrence Higgins Trust said: 'Adrian has made a really brave decision in speaking so openly about Adrian HIV status.