
Cancelled Councillor Cleared by Conservative Party After Anti-Pride Social Media Post
A Conservative Christian councillor has been cleared by the Tories after he was removed by the party for writing “Pride is not a virtue but a Sin” on social media. King Lawal, 31, had been a councillor at North Northamptonshire Unitary Council for two years but was suspended by the Conservative Party in 2023. Following a six-month investigation, a Conservative Party disciplinary subcommittee rejected a complaint against Mr. Lawal and concluded that criticising the LGBT Pride movement was not “homophobic.” On June 29, 2023 he wrote on social media platform X: “When did Pride become a thing to celebrate. Because of Pride Satan fell as an arch Angel. Pride is not a virtue but a Sin. Those who have Pride should Repent of their sins and return to Jesus Christ. He can save you. #PrideMonth #Pride23 #PrideParade.”...
