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| Sadiq Khan will tell the 1 million Europeans who live in the capital that they remain welcome despite Britain’s decision to leave the European Union when he addresses Pride in London. | |
| The mayor is expected to say on Saturday: “We are grateful for the enormous contribution you make, and that will not change as a consequence of yesterday’s referendum result.” | |
| Khan will say that Pride underlines London’s reputation as one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world: “In light of yesterday’s result and in the spirit of inclusiveness that binds the LGBT+ community, we all have a responsibility to now seek to heal the divisions that emerged throughout the last weeks and months of the referendum campaign and to focus on what unites us, rather than that which divides us.” | Khan will say that Pride underlines London’s reputation as one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world: “In light of yesterday’s result and in the spirit of inclusiveness that binds the LGBT+ community, we all have a responsibility to now seek to heal the divisions that emerged throughout the last weeks and months of the referendum campaign and to focus on what unites us, rather than that which divides us.” |
| The Stonewall chief executive, Ruth Hunt, said the organisation was concerned about the impact that a UK withdrawal from the EU would have on the LGBT community in Britain. “Stonewall will be focusing on how any changes in the coming months and years affect the rights and equality of LGBT people,” she said. | The Stonewall chief executive, Ruth Hunt, said the organisation was concerned about the impact that a UK withdrawal from the EU would have on the LGBT community in Britain. “Stonewall will be focusing on how any changes in the coming months and years affect the rights and equality of LGBT people,” she said. |
| Tens of thousands of people were marching from Oxford Circus to Whitehall in central London on Saturday to show their support for the LGBT community. | |
| Parade front. It's s bit loud. #TomExplores #Pride2016 pic.twitter.com/L6VvcsfMls | Parade front. It's s bit loud. #TomExplores #Pride2016 pic.twitter.com/L6VvcsfMls |
| Georges Peters from Belgium said he felt Friday was a “black day” for Europe. | |
| Flying the flag of his nation, the 44-year-old said: “I was very disappointed about the vote. I think this is bad for the economy and it’s important that we stand together. I have friends from other parts of Europe who live in the UK and they are saying it’s very sad, it’s a black day in the history of Europe.” | |
| Irishman Antaine O’Briain said he was worried the vote could lead to referendums in other EU countries. | |
| The 51-year-old from Dublin, who lives in London, said: “As far as the referendum’s concerned I’m actually shocked and horrified, and I’m quite nervous about the future of the UK and obviously of the Republic of Ireland, being that we are very close neighbours. We trade a lot. | |
| “So I’m wondering if a referendum is going to be called for in Ireland also. I hope it doesn’t break up with the union because we are stronger together. I was a remain voter and I hope things work out in the end.” | |
| The event has taken on added significance after the killing of 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando two weeks ago. | |
| Hunt said the massacre has sent a clear signal to all lesbian, gay, bi and trans people and their allies that there is so much work left to do. “This means that it is a particularly poignant Pride in London for many. It will be a day of strength, solidarity, hope and reflection, and a celebration of the wonderful and diverse LGBT community,” she said. | |
| Matthew Hodson, the chief executive of the GMFA charity, said events such as the Pulse nightclub killings underlined the challenge that LGBT people still faced for acceptance and equality around the world. | |
| He added: “We cannot have equality until we have equality of health and that’s why GMFA is proud to be marching today with our our colleagues at organisations including the Terrence Higgins Trust and the National Aids Trust.” | He added: “We cannot have equality until we have equality of health and that’s why GMFA is proud to be marching today with our our colleagues at organisations including the Terrence Higgins Trust and the National Aids Trust.” |
| Commander Mak Chishty of the Metropolitan police said this week there was no intelligence to suggest an increased threat to the Pride parade. “The security plan has been reviewed and the situation is continuously monitored and remains under review,” he said in a joint statement with Michael Salter-Church, chair of Pride in London. | Commander Mak Chishty of the Metropolitan police said this week there was no intelligence to suggest an increased threat to the Pride parade. “The security plan has been reviewed and the situation is continuously monitored and remains under review,” he said in a joint statement with Michael Salter-Church, chair of Pride in London. |
| However, there will be an increased visible policing presence at the parade and in Soho, along with additional stewards. More than 100 officers from the Metropolitan police and other forces from around the UK will march in the parade. | However, there will be an increased visible policing presence at the parade and in Soho, along with additional stewards. More than 100 officers from the Metropolitan police and other forces from around the UK will march in the parade. |
| A record 293 groups are registered to take part in the parade, which organisers said “sends a clear message about how important Pride still is for people to campaign, celebrate and commemorate”. There will also be 64 floats. | A record 293 groups are registered to take part in the parade, which organisers said “sends a clear message about how important Pride still is for people to campaign, celebrate and commemorate”. There will also be 64 floats. |
| #Pride2016 Just met some woman from Gogglebox (apparently) pic.twitter.com/pgzaDbA2ip | #Pride2016 Just met some woman from Gogglebox (apparently) pic.twitter.com/pgzaDbA2ip |
| For the first time, there will be announcement podiums along the parade route to give information about the groups to spectators. The parade starts at 1pm and entertainment and speeches will continue in Trafalgar Square until 8pm. | For the first time, there will be announcement podiums along the parade route to give information about the groups to spectators. The parade starts at 1pm and entertainment and speeches will continue in Trafalgar Square until 8pm. |
| A Pride march is also taking place in Dublin on Saturday. | A Pride march is also taking place in Dublin on Saturday. |
| Nice feature if you open the google maps app in Dublin today. Happy #Pride2016 pic.twitter.com/2cIXP7n2NO | Nice feature if you open the google maps app in Dublin today. Happy #Pride2016 pic.twitter.com/2cIXP7n2NO |