London councils have spent a whopping £73,177 on Pride events between May and August this year, according to analysis by the Taxpayers’ Alliance. Across 14 Labour-led councils, two LibDem councils and one Tory-run council, a hefty 74 Pride events were held. Southwark council spent the most money, spending £32,875 on 22 events. Some of these include:
- Pride Picnic Social
- Queer Cabaret
- Community Arts Queer Diary zine-making
- Trans History Week
- 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche at The Arches
- London Performance Studios. ‘Homosexual Acts’
- LGBT History workshop: Things and Stuff
- Pride Punx Queer Power Party
Westminster council splashed out on 60 Pride flags, ribbons and wristbands and 200 pronoun badges. Taxpayers might not be proud of that…
Update: Callum McGoldrick, TPA Investigations Campaign Manager said: “Hard pressed Londoners are facing maximum council tax hikes, ULEZ charges and an assault from the budget. While potholes go unfilled councils find the tens of thousands for drag events and rainbow crossings.”
