Woke council removes 'divisive' LGBTQ+ Pride flag after planning blunder exposed
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A council has removed a "divisive" LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flag from its building after it was revealed it did not have the proper permission to fly.The "Progress" Pride flag is a variation of the classic rainbow banner which includes brown, pink, black and pale blue stripes to represent "marginalised people of colour", those in the trans community and those living with AIDS.It was being flown at Huntingdonshire District Council's main office, Pathfinder House, in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.But the council's Reform UK group leader, Ryan Coogan, stepped in to remind the authority the flag may not the right to fly.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mr Coogan said: "Public buildings should represent everyone and the Union Flag is the flag that unites the country."Councils should not fly divisive political symbols, particularly where the correct permission has not been obtained."The council told the BBC a "discussion with Reform group leader, [Ryan] Coogan prompted us to investigate the...
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