Union Activism

Reform-led Durham council cut off funding to the annual Pride celebrations.

So trade unions launched a fundraiser to save it, eventually raising more money than was cut.

Which means this year's Pride will be bigger than ever.

In the 1980s, the LGBT+ community raised thousands… pic.twitter.com/M2BYBrD6uC

— Trades Union Congress (@The_TUC) May 26, 2026