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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Chris Osuh, Raphael Boyd and Geneva Abdul

EXPLAINED: Revealed how big businesses are rolling back public support for pride | Rare Historical Photos

A 2023 Pride event in London
A 2023 Pride event in London Photograph: Mark Kerrison/In Pictures/Getty Images

The UK’s biggest businesses are rolling back their public support for Pride celebrations, Guardian analysis suggests, prompting warnings that “clear signals” are needed in the face of growing global LGBTQ+ hostility.

Analysis of social media posts by the country’s biggest companies found mentions of Pride had plummeted by 92% since 2023, mirroring a trend seen in large American firms.

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