Reform UK Councillor Ian Cooper has been defended by fellow Reform councillor Harrison Allman-Varty after refusing to pay for a Pride parade in his constituency's celebration this summer.

The Staffordshire County Council leader argued that they are "not going to spend taxpayers' money" funding the second annual parade, scheduled for August.

Reform UK Councillor Ian Cooper has been defended by fellow Reform councillor Harrison Allman-Varty after refusing to pay for a Pride parade in his constituency's celebration this summer.The Staffordshire County Council leader argued that they are "not going to spend taxpayers' money" funding the se...{ai:summary}<p>Reform UK Councillor Ian Cooper has faced criticism for declining to fund a Pride parade in his constituency, citing a commitment to not use taxpayers' money for such events. Fellow Reform councillor Harrison Allman-Varty has come to Cooper's defense. </p><p>#society</p>

Pride event funding should 'not rely on cash-strapped councils', Reform councillor claims

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