UKIP are being criticized once again for comparing their LGBTI group being banned from Pride in London to two gay men being jailed in Morocco for kissing.

The right-wing anti-Europe political party was disinvited from marching in Saturday’s parade, with event organizers claiming to be thinking of participants’ safety rather than on a political bias.

When it was first announced they were participating, there was outrage. Some felt that several UKIP members are openly homophobic, biphobic and transphobic. Others were opposed to them attending due to UKIP’s opposing policies on immigration, marriage equality and attitudes of some that many consider racist.

Others felt it was only fair for LGBTI members of UKIP to be allowed to march, saying the point of Pride is to celebrate freedom of expression and inclusivity.

Peter Tatchell, veteran human rights campaigner, posted a Gay Star News story on his Twitter regarding the two men who were jailed in Morocco for kissing.

UKIP’s LGBT group responded by saying: ‘This is disgraceful, just like LGBT UKIP being banned from a community Pride event, don’t you think Peter?’

@PeterTatchell This is disgraceful, just like LGBT UKIP being banned from a community Pride event, don’t you think Peter? — LGBT* in UKIP (@ukiplgbt) June 21, 2015

Tatchell was quick to respond, pointing out the party they support does not support LGBTI people.

‘If UKIP LGBT support full LGBTI equality & criticise UKIP stance against LGBTI equality they will be welcome at @LondonLGBTPride,’ he said.

Others agreed, with one Twitter user saying: ‘One is a political org being asked not to attend a parade one is putting people in jail and locking them up, so No.’

And another added: ‘I really do not know where you get the audacity to compare the two. Utterly disgraceful and adds why you should not take part.’

UKIP LGBT has said while they will not be marching at Pride, they have pledged to be a ‘presence’ at the event held on Saturday (27 June).