Kemi Badenoch kicks off Pride month with warning to Tory councils not to fly ultra-woke flag that promotes 'contested ideas about gender identity and critical race theory'

Tory chairman Kemi Badenoch has cautioned Conservative-run councils against displaying the ultra-progressive Pride flag, which she claims promotes "contested ideas about gender identity and critical race theory." This move comes as a contentious stance against what she describes as overly woke initiatives during Pride month. The directive highlights a broader political debate about the role of identity politics and cultural inclusivity in public displays, raising questions about the balance between progressive values and conservative principles.