London Mayor Sadiq Khan allocates £200,000 for Pride events, including London Pride and Black Pride festivals

London Mayor Sadiq Khan spent £200,000 of taxpayer money on Pride events last year. This included grants for London Pride and Black Pride festivals. The funds supported the delivery of London Pride, a Mayor's Pride reception, and the City Hall's participation in the London Pride parade. Several police forces and Whitehall departments also spent thousands on similar events. This spending comes amid government efforts to curb diversity expenditure in Whitehall. Critics argue the money should be prioritized for frontline services and crime fighting.