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# Reform UK scraps flying of Pride flag at Leicestershire County Council
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/reform-uk-scraps-flying-of-pride-flag-at-leicestershire-county-council/
- Published: 2025-07-04T11:35:41.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-04T11:36:35.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News, Politics

**Reform UK** has confirmed it will proceed with scrapping the previous administration’s flag-flying schedule at **Leicestershire County Council**. The original policy included flags for events such as **Pride Month** and **Windrush Day**, but was halted during the party’s first cabinet meeting on **12 June**.

Following concerns raised by the council’s scrutiny commission, the matter was revisited to clarify which flags would be flown on the fourth flagpole at **County Hall** in Glenfield. At a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Councillor **Michael Squires** said the new policy would focus on “beautiful patriotic flags.”

The cabinet confirmed that the **Union Flag** will now be flown from the fourth pole, alongside the county council’s flag, the **St George’s Flag**, or the **Lord Lieutenant’s flag**. The Union Flag will also be used to mark events such as **Armed Forces Day**, **Commonwealth Day** and **Armistice Day**. Flags for “exceptional national or international events” may also be flown with approval from the chief executive and council leader.

> Leicestershire has been LIBERATED! 🇬🇧  
> The Union Flag, St George’s Cross & military flags will now fly proudly at County Hall.  
>  
> A BIG WIN for common sense & British pride. The opposition fought at every stage. Reform will never back down on British values.   
>  
> God Save the King [pic.twitter.com/yOzuSoahu5](https://t.co/yOzuSoahu5?ref=scenemag.co.uk)
> 
> — Cllr. Michael Squires Reform Valley County (@MJSquiresReform) [July 3, 2025](https://twitter.com/MJSquiresReform/status/1940743532509384737?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=scenemag.co.uk)

Last month, 102 council social workers signed a letter expressing concern over the removal of community flags, calling them a vital symbol of support for marginalised groups. The letter stated that removing them could be seen as exclusionary.

Councillor Squires, who identifies as gay, mixed race, and autistic, acknowledged concerns from BAME, LGBTQ+, and disability staff networks. He argued that a neutral flag policy is the most inclusive approach, reflecting equality for all.

Council leader **Dan Harrison** said the new policy is “the simplest and most inclusive,” aiming to represent everyone in the county while celebrating shared heritage and values. He emphasised the council’s continued commitment to opposing abuse and discrimination.