Man in court following protest over drag queen children’s event at Tate Britain
Lance O’Connor has been charged with several offences following a protest outside the Tate Britain.
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Protesters outside the Tate Britain, which is hosting ‘Drag Queen Story Hour UK’ with tales told by Aida H Dee, who the gallery’s website describes as “the first drag artist in Europe to read stories to children in a nursery”. Writing on twitter, the drag queen said the day had been “proper emotional”, adding that five protesters had gained entry to the Tate and “caused a disruption” in parts of the building, but they did not affect the readings. Picture date: Saturday February 11, 2023.
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Laura Parnaby13 February 2023
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A man who was arrested following protests outside the Tate Britain over a drag queen story-telling event for children is due to appear in court.
The Tate, in Millbank, central London, had been hosting Drag Queen Story Hour UK, with tales told by Aida H Dee, who the gallery’s website describes as “the first drag artist in Europe to read stories to children in a nursery”.
People protesting against the event were at the scene, as well as counter-protesters.
O’Connor is being held in custody and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.