The Home Secretary Suella Braverman criticised police officers waving flags at Pride as she ordered a review of 'activism' in policing
Police say they’re being ‘kicked around like a political football’ as Braverman orders ‘activism’ review
The “Progress” version of the Pride flag includes the colours black and brown to denote inclusion of LGBT+ people from minority ethnic communities, as well as blue, pink and white stripes representing transgender people. Deputy chairwoman Tiffany Lynch said: “Policing should never be put on any political agenda and is too important to be kicked around like a political football.
The Police Federation has criticised the Government for ‘headline grabbing announcements’ after Suella Braverman said forces should investigate all thefts In her letter to policing leaders, Ms Braverman said officers should focus on tackling crime rather than being involved in political matters.
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