A protest took place on Saturday morning (March 25) outside the Honor Oak pub in Bromley against Drag Storytime and Brunch.

The protest, which appears to have been organised by Turning Point UK, saw local road closures in place due to the number of people in attendance.

Videos and photos of the protest show a sizeable police presence along with a rally of Turning Point protesters and a counter demonstration by LGBTQ+ supporters.

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The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that officers dealt with some “minor disorder” but there were no reported injuries or arrests.

The protest comes after conservative activist and political organisation Turning Point shared a video onto Twitter with details about the event along with the caption “we will always protect our children”.

 

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Drag Storytime provides interactive kids shows where the queens read to youngsters, where they have the opportunity to learn about “diversity, inclusivity and a world where they all belong”.

The Honor Oak event saw Drag Queen and author, That Girl, host an hour of storytelling to children.

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According to videos circulating on Twitter of the protest, LGBTQ+ supports held placards with the words saying, “Don’t let the far right divide us”, “No to racism, no to fascism” and “Smash fascism and racism”.

Turning Point UK protesters held placards and signs saying, “Groomer free zone”, “Protect our children from predators” and “Why do adult entertainers want an audience of children”.

 

After the protest, Turning Point UK shared a video onto Twitter of the protest, along with the caption: “The battle of Honor Oak.

“Once again, the largely white middle class left hurled abuse at our attendees and even attempted to storm our protest (brave of them), before being driven back by police.

“What did we learn today?

“You should never trust a lefty with your kids”.

Prior to the event, That Girl and the Honor Oak pub shared a combined post onto their social media platforms saying the upcoming event was a “display of queer joy and solidarity”.

The statement read: “It has come to our attention that there are plans to protest another of our events on Saturday March 25 at The Honor Oak Pub in Honor Oak.

“If you feel safe and able to join us, please come along but also note that our event will be a display of queer joy and solidarity.

“We ask you not to engage with any protestors – they are not looking for a conversation and we will not dignify their bigotry with a response.

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“As I have said numerous times, this is not about the children nor has it ever been about the children.

“This is queerphobia masquerading as concern, plain and simple.

“Should you need them, there will be security on site.

“Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you.”

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “There were no arrests.

“A policing plan was in place for an event at the Honor Oak Pub in Brockley Rise, SE23 on Saturday, 25 March.

Officers dealt some minor disorder.

“There were no reported injuries or arrests.

“Local road closures were put in place for safety reasons due to the number of people in attendance.”