Essex LGBTQ+ community protests Reform council's ban on Pride events in libraries
By
Geneva Abdul, Aamna Mohdin
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Essex County Council, under new Reform party leadership, banned Pride events and flags in 74 libraries, citing a need to scale back events for "any particular groups or themes." LGBTQ+ community members in Rochford expressed shock and dismay, describing the decision as "Orwellian" and "straight out of Trumpland." Chris Taylor launched a petition against the ban, which he says communicates that the LGBTQ+ community is not welcome in Essex libraries.
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Straight out of Trumpland.
Orwellian ban on pride events in Essex libraries.
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