Essex LGBTQ+ community protests Reform council's ban on Pride events in libraries
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Geneva Abdul, Aamna Mohdin
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Summary
Essex County Council, under new Reform party leadership, banned Pride events and flags in 74 libraries, citing a move 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, stating it communicates that the LGBTQ+ community is not welcome in the area.
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straight out of Trumpland
Orwellian ban on pride events in Essex libraries
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