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In the heart of the Derbyshire countryside - in the picturesque market town of Belper - there’s a bizarre story unfolding in the run-up to the annual Pride parade.

First established in 2019, Pride in Belper now boasts that it's the largest Pride celebration n the county, attracting around 11,000 people.  The event committee have a strong community presence - their mantra is inclusivity and diversity - and many local schools and businesses are involved in decking the town in rainbows.

So you’d expect Pride in Belper would be the perfect event to promote a social group for local lesbians, gay and bisexual people. Apparently not - Pride in Belper have banned the local LGB Alliance Friend’s group from having a stall at this year’s Pride celebration. We sat down with Michelle to find out why….

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