Reform Orders Essex Libraries to STOP Promoting LGBTQ Pride Events

Reform UK council bans Essex libraries from promoting LGBTQ+ events

The Reform UK leadership at Essex County Council has banned Essex libraries from promoting LGBTQ+ and Pride events. The libraries had originally planned to host a range of inclusive LGBTQ+ events to mark this year’s Pride Month, but a senior councillor has said that the council “needs to be careful not to highlight any particular groups or themes”, according to the Yellow Advertiser. Chris Hossack, who is a councillor for Brentwood North, said: …

Reform orders Essex libraries to STOP promoting LGBTQ pride events

The new Reform UK leadership at Essex County Council has told staff not to promote the inclusive events

Reform UK bans Essex libraries promoting LGTBQ pride

It has been dubbed as "disturbing and alarming news" by Save Our Libraries Essex

Reform UK bans promotion of LGBTQ and Pride events at Essex libraries

A spokesperson for Save Our Libraries Essex said: “This is very disturbing and alarming news.”