Christian group launches petition against ‘ugly’ and ‘divisive’ Pride flags in London

Religious organisation Christian Concern has launched a petition to stop what they describe as “ugly” and “divisive” LGBTQ+ flags from going on display in London’s Regent Street for Pride month.

The group, which has previously opposed same-sex marriage and campaigned for the Church of England to withdraw guidance designed to protect trans children from bullying, described Pride flags in London as “offensive” and “completely inappropriate” for the world-famous shopping street.

Pride flags make “everyone who doesn’t support the whole LGBTQ+ agenda feel unwelcome”, the petition, which so far has amassed more than 3,000 signatures, claims.

“They send the message that Christians, and others with historic beliefs about sexuality and gender, are not welcome,” the petition reads. The group particularly objects to the colours of the trans flag being included on the Progress Pride flag.