Since its inception in 1995, no sitting London mayor has participated in the Pride parade.
But that will change this year.
Joe Fontana has confirmed his attendance for the parade on the 24th. "I won't speak to any other mayor or politician's decisions but I will attend the parade later this month," he said.
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