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Reform UK Councillors Challenge Climate Goals, Ban Pride Flags

7/20/2025

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Reform UK councillors in Wiltshire are pushing to revoke the council's 2019 climate crisis declaration, claiming the carbon reduction targets are unattainable. In Lancashire, the county council's decision to limit flag displays to national and military flags—banning the Pride flag—has sparked backlash over perceived divisiveness. With Reform UK holding majorities in both councils, their influence on local policies is significant.

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Reform UK councillors in Wiltshire are pushing to revoke the council's 2019 climate crisis declaration, claiming the carbon reduction targets are unattainable. In Lancashire, the county council's decision to limit flag displays to national and military flags—banning the Pride flag—has sparked backlash over perceived divisiveness. With Reform UK holding majorities in both councils, their influence on local policies is significant.