Suella Braverman attacks Progress Pride flag as she blames ‘liberal Conservatives’ for losing election

Suella Braverman criticized the flying of the Pride flag as a “monstrous thing” during her tenure as UK Home Secretary, attributing it to a failure to combat what she termed the “lunatic woke virus.” Her comments during a speech sparked backlash from LGBTQ+ Conservatives. Braverman accused liberal-leaning Conservatives of weakening the party, leading to electoral losses. Her remarks have incited calls from party members for her expulsion, highlighting deep divisions within the party regarding its direction and approach to social issues.