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Councillor Briggs Calls Pride ‘Groomers,’ Faces Police Complaint

6/20/2026

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Councillor Wayne Briggs emailed that Pride movement is a “dangerous ideology” hijacked by “groomers.”
Warwickshire Police logged a complaint after the email objected to council’s Pride flag.
Warwickshire Pride filed a police complaint, demanded Briggs resign and called his remarks hate speech.
Lib Dem leader Sarah Boad called the comments vile and urged Briggs’s removal.
Council leader George Finch said the email reflected a view and affirmed confidence in Briggs.

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Councillor Wayne Briggs emailed that Pride movement is a “dangerous ideology” hijacked by “groomers.”
Warwickshire Police logged a complaint after the email objected to council’s Pride flag.
Warwickshire Pride filed a police complaint, demanded Briggs resign and called his remarks hate speech.
Lib Dem leader Sarah Boad called the comments vile and urged Briggs’s removal.
Council leader George Finch said the email reflected a view and affirmed confidence in Briggs.