0h 1min, apr 2, 2026 y - London Pride boss Sacked

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The boss of Pride in London, one of the world's largest pride events, has been sacked after he was accused of making personal purchases with thousands of pounds worth of vouchers intended for volunteers.

Christopher Joell-Deshields, who denies the allegations, was suspended as chief executive last September when allegations about his conduct came to light.

BBC News understands he has been paid his full £87,500 annual salary while suspended for seven months until his departure in March.

It comes as the 55-year-old is in an ongoing legal dispute with Pride in London after he was accused of trying to frustrate the investigation into his conduct.

Joell-Deshields has been approached for comment.

A group of volunteer directors for London LGBT Community Pride, the community interest company which runs parts of the annual pride event in the capital, accused Joell-Deshields of spending £7,000 of vouchers donated by a sponsor.

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