I wrote something about #Holyrood telling Civil Servants not to wear #Pride lanyards.
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2020/01/when-do-symbols-stop-being-political/
In short, they're right - the rainbow is a political symbol. It's no different from wearing a "Votes for Women" badge.
Terence Eden /
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