A pride organisation "won't be getting a single penny" from a Reform-run council after its Deputy Leader declared taxpayers should not be funding "political street theatre".
In emails seen by GB News, ex-People's Channel star Darren Grimes said Durham County Council wasn't "an ATM for contested causes".
"Durham Pride won't be getting a single penny from this council next year," Mr Grimes added.
"If Labour or the Lib Dems want to raid their members' budgets to fund political street theatre, that's on them - Reform will spend ours on the services everyone relies on."
Mr Grimes also said money will not be spent on "flying the latest alphabet flag for the professional offence industry".
"Pride stopped being a celebration of gay rights a long time ago," he declared.
"It’s morphed into a travelling billboard for gender ideology and political activism that many in the gay community — myself included — want no part of. Taxpayers shouldn’t be bankrolling it."
Mr Grimes said the event "can and will go ahead safely", but it was important money was spent wisely because "residents deserve bins emptied, roads fixed, and services funded - not more council-sponsored politics in fancy dress".
In an email seen by GB News, Durham Pride Chair Mel Metcalf said it understood funding cuts were necessary, "but I am somewhat disappointed that Durham County Council no longer wishes to support a highly successful inclusive charity event".
"The event has had a significant financial impact by boosting the local economy while offering an annual, safe, and welcoming space for many people," Ms Metcalf said.
The Durham Pride row comes just months after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage vowed to remove all LGBT+ flags from the county halls it swept up in the 2025 Local Elections.
Ex-Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf reiterated that its councils would only fly the Union Jack, St George's cross and county flags.
Labour and Tories tied as Reform holds strong lead, polling shows
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The Government's popularity has continued to dwindle after new polling has drawn Labour and the Conservatives level on 19 per cent when voters were asked who they would pick if a General Election was called tomorrow.
The Conservatives have seen the biggest rise since the previous poll with a jump of three per cent.
Reform and Labour have both seen a drop of one per cent, however, Nigel Farage's party holds a considerable lead of 31 per cent of voters.
The Liberal Democrats held its 12 per cent vote share while the Greens had a one per cent jump.
The polling over August 13 and 14 saw 2,513 adults in Great Britain questioned.
Ministry of Defence urged to release information about serious nuclear incident
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been urged to reveal details of a serious nuclear incident at Faslane naval base earlier this year.
Between January 1 and April 22, figures indicate a Category A took place at HMNB Clyde.
The MoD defines Category A as the most serious.
But, it has claimed the incident did not pose a risk to the public or damage the environment.
Bridget Phillipson issues Autumn Budget warning
Bridget Phillipson has welcomed the latest GDP data, but cautioned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that significant economic challenges remain ahead.
Speaking to GB News, the Education Secretary said that although the figures are "better than expected", there is "still more to do" ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hailed new GDP figures showing the UK economy grew by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, making it the fastest-growing in the G7 for the first half of the year.
Mrs Phillipson told GB News: "This is better than expected, as you say, it does mean that we're the fastest growing of all the major economies, which I think is something we do welcome.
"It is positive, but of course, there is much more that we need to do."
Robert Jenrick vows to 'keep raising important issues' after BBC row
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has pledged to continue highlighting concerns about illegal migration despite what he characterised as a "smear" by the BBC.
The Conservative MP said: "The accusation, the smear, was that anyone who is worried about the safety of their children because of illegal migrants coming into their communities and committing crimes is, essentially, a racist. And that's totally wrong. I think those people are just good parents."
The comments come after the BBC issued an apology following a Radio 4 Today programme segment in which contributor Dr Krish Kandiah, a theologian and author, labelled Mr Jenrick "xenophobic" during Wednesday's Thought for the Day slot.
He told GB News: “I’m now used to people insulting me. I’m not going to be squeamish about raising these issues, and I don’t think any of us should be.
"I think a lot of people in Westminster and in our media elite are totally out of touch with the concerns of working people across this country.
"And it’s on us, GB News is an amazing broadcaster in this respect, to raise those concerns on behalf of the public.”
Vladimir Putin 'must take action to prove he is serious about peace' - Downing Street issue statement after Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky meet at No10
The two leaders shared a 'private breakfast'
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Prime Minister shared a "private breakfast" at No10 this morning after greeting each other with a hug - before turning their attention to Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin.
A Downing Street spokesperson said the pair discussed meetings they had yesterday ahead of the US President's talk with Putin in Alaska on Friday.
"They agreed there had been a powerful sense of unity and a strong resolve to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, the spokesperson continued.
“They then looked ahead to tomorrow’s talks between President Trump and President Putin in Alaska, which present a viable chance to make progress as long as Putin takes action to prove he is serious about peace.
“They agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days.”
Tulip Siddiq accused of using 'special power' as an MP to 'acquire land' in Bagladesh
Tulip Siddiq is said to have "used her special power" as an MP to acquire land in Bangladesh as a trial into her alleged corruption got underway yesterday.
The former anti-corruption minister allegedly put pressure on her aunt, Sheika Hasina, who is the ex-Bangladeshi prime minister, to secure land for members of her family in Dhaka.
In April, it was reported that Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission had sought an arrest warrant for Ms Siddiq over allegations she had illegally received the 7,200sq ft plot of land.
Ukraine president leaves Downing Street with goodbye hug from Sir Keir Starmer
Volodymyr Zelensky and Sir Keir Starmer share another hug as the Ukrainian President left Downing Street
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Volodymyr Zelensky has left Downing Street with a farewell hug from Sir Keir Starmer.
The Prime Minister walked the Ukrainian president to his car as he departed No10.
They chatted and hugged before leaving, when Starmer walked back inside.
He ignored questions from the line of reporters, including: “Has today’s visit been a success?”
He was also asked whether Britain would send more weapons to Ukraine and if there was a “plan B” should US President Donald Trump fail in Alaska.
The red carpet laid out for Zelensky has been removed and the convoy with the Ukrainian president has left.
Robert Jenrick films migrants heading for Britain as French police ignore call
Robert Jenrick has claimed that "Britain is being scammed" after he filmed migrants marching straight towards the Channel in dramatic footage posted on social media.
Mr Jenrick spent 48 hours in northern France from Saturday to Monday, observing the situation "up close."
His reporting included footage showing groups of migrants moving freely near the beaches of Dunkirk, boarding public buses without tickets and travelling through towns with no visible police intervention.
At no point did he see any French police officers and when he attempted to alert authorities, he was told officers might not be dispatched.
Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky share hug outside Downing Street
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Sir Keir Starmer shared a hug outside Downing Street this morning
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Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at Downing Street to meet with the Prime Minister.
The two leaders could be seen sharing a warm embrace as they greeted each other.
It comes ahead of Donald Trump's highly anticipated meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.
The meeting will mark the first time US and Russian leaders have met since 2021
'Any decision around taxation is a decision for the Budget' - Chancellor
Rachel Reeves has refused to confirm whether she will tighten rules around inheritance tax.
It is rumoured that the Chancellor is planning a tax overhaul, including putting a cap on how much families can give their children and loved ones without paying inheritance tax.
When asked if she would be tightening rules around inheritance tax, Reeves said: "Any decision around taxation is of course a decision for the the Budget and I'll make those announcements.
"We haven't even set the date yet for the Budget, but the key focus in the Budget is going to be to build on the numbers that we've seen today, to boost productivity and growth and prosperity all across the country.
"That is my number one priority as Chancellor to get our economy firing on all cylinders so that working people in all parts of the country can feel the benefits of that economic growth."
'She should be stopped': Shadow Business Secretary blasts Rachel Reeves over rumours of inheritance tax overhaul
Shadow Business Secretary, Andrew Griffith, has branded a rumoured overhaul of inheritance tax a "terrible idea".
It is understood the Government is examining potential changes to tax regulations as they seek solutions to a fiscal shortfall exceeding £40billion ahead of the autumn budget, according to Treasury insiders.
The proposals under consideration include implementing restrictions on the total value individuals can transfer during their lifetime and modifying existing taper relief arrangements.
Currently, transfers made more than seven years before death escape inheritance tax entirely, whilst those made between three and seven years face taxation on a graduated basis ranging from 32 per cent to eight per cent.
Griffith told GB News Rachel Reeves "should absolutely be stopped" from making the rumoured changes.
He said: "Remember a lot of inheritance taxes paid by people in the unfortunate situation of an early, unplanned death, where a family has lost a breadwinner and having to support themselves.
"It's a terrible tax in general and the idea that the Chancellor, having already killed the economy, driven up unemployment, presiding over the biggest brain drain our country has ever seen - probably equal and opposite to the number of small boats that Prime ministers has let in - expanding the scope of inheritance tax is a terrible, terrible thing."
Rachel Reeves: GDP figures are 'positive' but there is 'more to do'
New figures show the UK economy grew by just 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.3 per cent from April to June after 0.7 per cent growth in the first three months of the year.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves: "Today’s economic figures are positive with a strong start to the year and continued growth in the second quarter.
“But there is more to do to deliver an economy that works for working people.”
Education Secretary says Labour has 'more to do' to help universities
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says Labour has more to do to help universities facing financial struggles
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said that the Government has taken action to help universities - but that there is more to do.
Asked about financial struggles faced by universities, Ms Phillipson told Times Radio: “I’ve made it a priority to put our universities on a more sustainable footing.
“The action that we’ve taken in turning around the regulator, the Office for Students, much more of a focus on universities’ financial health, but also the difficult but necessary decision that we took quite early on as a government to increase tuition fees to make sure that universities have a more stable funding stream into the future.
“There is more to do and later on this year we’ll be setting out our plans for post-16 education overall, including universities, through a white paper we’ll be publishing."