Sussex Police received criticism after they emblazoned cars with the rainbow flag for last year’s pride (Picture: Twitter/@gaybourhoodguru)

People didn’t like this police car being emblazoned in rainbow colours last pride… so this is what the police are doing in revenge.

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All those rainbow car haters have just been owned by Sussex Police after the force decided to go one step up from last year to show their staunch support of the LGBT community.

Last August, the team were subject to an onslaught of online criticism for ‘wasting’ £225 on colourful decor for Brighton Pride’s parade.

But despite the negative feedback, chief superintendent Nev Kemp said this year he decided to find the ‘biggest vehicle’ they have on the force to decorate, along with two motorbikes, for £420 – almost twice the cost.


In a tweet Kemp said he wanted to send a message that he ‘wholeheartedly rejects the views of those who appear to be critical’.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said that despite the majority of comments being supportive last year, there were a number of critical remarks on social media.

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He said: ‘This year we have spent £420 (including VAT) on decor for two motorbikes and a PSU van which will appear in the Brighton Pride Parade on August 6.



‘We also feel it is important to promote LGBT equality within our local communities and build upon our relationship with those who come from minority groups.’

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