London Pride chief investigated over misuse of funds claims
Briefly

The Independent covers major topics including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and funds reporting through donations rather than paywalls. The outlet investigates matters such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' spotlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. An internal investigation has been launched into Pride in London's chief executive, Christopher Joell-Deshields, following a formal whistleblowing disclosure from volunteer directors. Allegations include misappropriation or misuse of donated food and drink vouchers, behaviour damaging the organisation's reputation, harassment or bullying of personnel, and breaches of bullying, harassment and finance policies.
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Christopher Joell-Deshields, who has been chief executive of Pride in London since 2021, is subject to claims from a formal whistleblowing disclosure received by The Guardian from a group
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