EDM: Trade union support for Durham Pride

Trade union support for Durham Pride

Tabled by Mary Kelly Foy (Labour) 18 signatures

The motion

That this House celebrates Durham Pride as an important annual celebration of LGBT+ people, equality and solidarity in County Durham; notes with concern the withdrawal of local authority funding from Durham Pride 2026; welcomes the growing support shown by the trade union movement in helping to ensure that Durham Pride continues to go ahead; further welcomes Equity’s landmark agreement with Durham Pride to set minimum standards on pay, terms and conditions for performers, as well as its generous donation in support of the event; recognises the powerful historic connection between LGBT+ communities and the trade union movement, including the solidarity shown between Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners and mining communities during the 1984-85 miners’ strike; believes that the support for Durham Pride demonstrates the labour movement at its best, standing for dignity, respect, equality and unity over division; commends Durham Pride organisers, volunteers, performers, trade unions and community allies for their work; and calls on public bodies, employers, trade unions and community organisations to continue supporting Durham Pride and all efforts to ensure that LGBT+ people in County Durham are safe, visible, valued and celebrated.

Signatories (18)