Reform UK leader of St Helens Borough Council pulls support for St Helens Pride, claiming event affiliated to "harmful trans ideology"
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Reform UK leader of St Helens Borough Council pulls support for St Helens Pride, claiming event affiliated to "harmful trans ideology"

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Reform UK leader of St Helens Borough Council pulls support for St Helens Pride, claiming event affiliated to "harmful trans ideology"
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Reform UK leader of St Helens Borough Council pulls support for St Helens Pride, claiming event affiliated to "harmful trans ideology"

The leader of St Helens Borough Council has come under fire after announcing the authority will no longer support Pride events, prompting accusations of division and criticism from fellow councillors.

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Reform UK leader of St Helens Borough Council pulls support for St Helens Pride, claiming event affiliated to "harmful trans ideology"
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Reform UK leader of St Helens Borough Council pulls support for St Helens Pride, claiming event affiliated to "harmful trans ideology"

The leader of St Helens Borough Council has come under fire after announcing the authority will no longer support Pride events, prompting accusations of division and criticism from fellow councillors.

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