London Pride to Have Increased Security

Pride in London have announced they will up security for 2019 after the event was hijacked by anti-trans protestors this year.

Anti-trans activists forced their way onto the parade route and physically blocked the march from taking place.

“As an organisation that seeks to be inclusive, we face tough decisions reconciling the different and often complex views within our community,” wrote Pride in Londonco-chair Alison Camps.

“We want to be clear that we do not support those who seek to divide our community; our aim is to create an event that celebrates and is respectful of difference.

“We are especially keen to support those members of our community, such as those who identify as trans, who face growing hostility from all sides, not least from an increasingly hostile media and social media.”

Camps goes on to say that Pride in London will “develop new processes to ensure, to the best of our ability, that the Parade is a safe and welcoming place for those who share the values of Pride in London.”

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