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Tom Hitchenor & Kelly-Ann Mills

Tory councillor says being gay is a 'sin' and he 'won't be silenced' during Pride month

A Conservative councillor who says both Pride and homosexuality are sins has found himself at the centre of a social media storm.

King Lawal posted a tweet on Thursday with a bible verse and a rainbow-coloured background.

The Tory councillor, who represents Brickhill & Queensway in Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, posted: "Whatever God calls 'sin' is nothing to be proud of. When did Pride become a thing to celebrate!

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