Council flies flag to fight prejudice

Council members have been taking a stand against discrimination.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th May 2014, 11:35 GMT

Flying the flag: Derbyshire County Council's Cabinet members show their support for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Derbyshire County Council displayed the rainbow flag to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) on Saturday.

Stickers featuring the rainbow flag, which is an international symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride, have also been displayed on around 500 council vehicles and 60 school buses run by private operators.

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