Thread by @Women_of_Surrey

Pride in Surrey went ahead today. Its founder was convicted of child rape. Two directors were sexually involved with him. No review. No new leadership. You’d think they’d pause.
You’d be wrong.
A 🧵on the day…
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Firstly, a parade along the high Street in Guildford. Guildford MP @ZoeFranklinLD and Lib Dem leader of Guildford Council, @JuliaMcShane in attendance.
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The smallest Pride parade we’ve seen in a while. The usual signs and banners on display.
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Along the route the local church came out to support. We know they mean well
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The Pride event felt more like a poorly attended village fete. At least half the size of last year’s. Mostly small local business stalls, with a few exceptions.
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First up. Surrey Women’s Institute. Unwavering in their support of Pride in Surrey. Shame on them.@WomensInstitute
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Catalyst is a not-for-profit that runs Outline, the LGBT web chat service. Stephen Ireland was a patron. I was handed a ‘You are safe with me’ badge. Worrying
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The R*pe and Sexual Support Centre is next. Their website’s language makes us wonder: do they truly recognise the distinct support needs of women?
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Then comes the Brigette trust and Princess Alice hospice. Both local charities who care for people with serious and terminal illnesses
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Greenpeace. Why?
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Costco. The Co-OP. Hamptons Estate agents. Why. Why. Why.
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U3A Haslemere branch.
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The National Education union and Theb Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers
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Lib Dems had a stall. Julia McShane, Guildford Council leader, wore her ‘trans ally’ sticker. Cllr Catherine Houston dressed up for it
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Couldn’t help but notice this banner on our way out. Lesbian @bindelj was thrown out by private security. Several other gender-critical women were denied entry. What a disgrace.
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