00:00A newly elected ReformUK council says it will stop flying the Pride flag outside Gateshead
00:07Civic Centre and end funding for future Pride events.
00:10Council leader Nick Allen says the authority will not support or promote what he described
00:15as socio-political pressure groups.
00:18Pride organisers say the decision overlooks the benefits the events bring to both the
00:23community and local economy.
00:25Opposition councillors protested at a meeting by wearing Pride colours and displaying rainbow flags.
00:32Funding for this year's programme had already been agreed before the change in administration.
00:37Charity Out North East says celebrations will still take place across the borough later this month.
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