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# Pride  Flag flies for five days outside Northamptonshire council building in spite of Reform UK's anti-flag policy
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/pride-flag-flies-for-five-days-in-northampton-town-despite-reform-uks-anti-flag-policy/
- Published: 2025-07-10T13:14:49.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-10T15:37:56.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News

For nearly five days, a Rainbow Pride flag flew proudly outside the **Cornerstone** building in **Kettering**, North Northamptonshire, near the town’s war memorial. 

However, the flag - raised overnight on Saturday, 5 July - has now been taken down by **North** **Northamptonshire Council** (NNC), citing a breach of its newly implemented 'Flag Flying Protocol', which was introduced by the Reform-led council on **13 May**. 

A council spokesperson stated: "The flag in question was removed as it was raised without council authorisation.”

The removal of the Pride flag has sparked debate among residents and councillors, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. Many have expressed disappointment, viewing the act as a symbolic rejection of inclusivity.

**Jamie L.,** a local LGBTQ+ activist, commented: “Pride flags are more than just symbols – they represent visibility, solidarity, and the ongoing fight for equality. Removing it, especially during Pride season, sends a message that marginalised communities are not welcome in public spaces.”

The previous flag policy, established under the Conservative-led administration, allowed for broader representation. However, one of the first actions taken by the newly elected Reform UK leadership was to restrict flag flying to national symbols only.