Paint attack on Derry’s rainbow crossing
Said the Foyleside councillor: “We share the anger and disappointment at the vandalism enacted on the rainbow crossing in Derry city centre.
“We extend our full solidarity to our LGBT+ community, the Foyle Pride organising committee and everyone impacted by this ignorance.
“Foyle Pride members spearheaded the proposal for the rainbow crossing. It is a unique way to demonstrate inclusion, support and celebration of the LGBT+ community.
“The rainbow crossing needs to be fixed immediately by the relevant public authority.
“There is a context for this act of vandalism. Those opposed to equality now constitute only a minority but there is a right-wing political backlash.
“We need to make it clear to those who did this and their supporters that the gains made by the LGBT+ community won’t be overturned.
“Let’s make sure Foyle Pride 2023 is a huge success. Let’s show the world Derry is a pro-LGBT+ and pro-equality city.
“Let’s make it clear we won’t tolerate attacks on the LGBTQ community.”
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