Police given Pride dress code amid 'concern' over uniforms and rainbow badges under 'anti-woke' chief
Police officers have been told they cannot decorate their uniforms with rainbow badges and patches at this month's Manchester Pride.
It means GMP officers taking part in August 26's parade will have to stick to a dress code which suits both sides.A source within GMP has claimed that Mr Watson's more 'old-fashioned' approach means he refers to the uniform as 'the King's cloth', and that as such it shouldn't be tampered with. The Manchester Evening News has been told by a police source that the reason for this decision was because feedback from the LGBTQ+ community said some people would feel 'oppressed' and 'threatened'.
The previous year, Mr Watson told the Telegraph that police officers' traditional impartiality was being put at risk by 'making common cause' with campaign groups. Meanwhile, it is understood that for 2023, off-duty officers had again been asked by Manchester Pride not to wear their uniforms in the parade. However, after the M.E.N learned of this and approached both sides for comment, it is understood a meeting took place in recent days between GMP and Manchester Pride and that the force has now applied for permission for off-duty officers to take part in the parade in uniform. It's not yet known if they will be granted permission.
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