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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Daniel Boffey Chief reporter

London Pride boss sacked over claims he bought luxury goods with vouchers for volunteers

Christopher Joell-Deshields wearing a white jacket and sitting on a chair
Christopher Joell-Deshields had been chief executive of Pride in London since 2021. Photograph: Tom Dymond/Shutterstock for AWEurope

The boss of Pride in London, one of the world’s largest LGBTQ+ events, has been sacked after he was accused of buying luxury goods for personal use with vouchers intended for volunteers’ food and drink.

Christopher Joell-Deshields, who had been chief executive of Pride in London since 2021, was put under investigation last September and suspended the following month in response to claims of misconduct.

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