00:01Displays celebrating Pride Month had been replaced in libraries across St Helens after the Council's
00:06new Reform UK leader said the authority would stop engaging with Pride activities. The move
00:12has prompted concern from members of the LGBTQ plus community and opposition politicians.
00:18Council leader George Woodward said Officer Resources should not be dedicated to what he
00:23described as celebrations of sexuality with political leanings. Labour has accused the
00:29administration of censorship and says that the decision sends a damaging message to some
00:34residents. The council says displays were replaced with alternatives and no books have
00:39been removed from public access at any of its libraries.
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