Two UK trade unions condemned a Reform council's decision to ban Pride flags from public buildings, replacing them with the Union Jack and a few council flags. This policy, described as a 'revised approach' to ensure respectful use of buildings, prompted strong pushback from the Royal College of Nursing and Unite. The unions emphasized that the ban sends a harmful message to the LGBTQ+ community. The councils asserted their commitment to support community activities, though they clarified the flag policy's specific applications.
The Pride flag is a symbol of dignity, respect, and the ongoing fight for equality, and its ban sends the wrong message to LGBTQ+ residents, staff, and patients across the region.
The unions argue that the decision to ban the Pride flag isn’t about neutrality; it’s about erasure, undermining the dignity and respect owed to LGBTQ+ individuals.
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