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Posted on 03/28/2023

Far-right group outnumbered by LGBTQ+ protesters in sad attempt to shut down London drag event

03/27/2023

A far-right anti-drag rally in the UK was met with overwhelming backlash from anti-fascist, pro-LGBTQ+ activists. The anti-drag rally, planned by Turning Point UK, was held at the Honor Oak Pub in South East London on Saturday (25 March). The relatively small crowd of anti-drag protesters was swamped by hundreds of LGBTQ+ activists who chanted that the group was “not welcome here”.

Regions: Europe, United Kingdom

Issues: Culture Religion and Politics, Discrimination and Equality

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