Andrew Watts

The problem with the Pride flag

issue 26 June 2021

Last month, the Pride flag was updated by the Intersex Equality Rights UK campaign group — the simple rainbow was not considered inclusive enough for intersex people. Other pressure groups had already added stripes for black people, brown people, trans people and people with Aids.

The Gay Pride flag first flew 43 years ago this week.

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