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Council Leader Faces Backlash Over Pride Funding Claims

6/7/2025

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Staffordshire County Council leader Ian Cooper's announcement to withhold funding for the Pride parade has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Pride organizers assert that the event relies mainly on local business support and small grants, with only a token contribution from the council. They are now calling for an apology from Cooper for his misleading statements about funding.

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Staffordshire County Council leader Ian Cooper's announcement to withhold funding for the Pride parade has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Pride organizers assert that the event relies mainly on local business support and small grants, with only a token contribution from the council. They are now calling for an apology from Cooper for his misleading statements about funding.