Keighley's town mayor quits after backlash over Pride remarks

By David McKenna & Chris YoungThe mayor of Keighley has resigned after being criticised for describing his attendance at a Pride event as a "lapse in judgement".

He was suspended by the Conservative group on Bradford Council once his comments came to light and later announced he would quit as mayor.He said he intended to carry on as an Independent councillor, according to theIn his post, on a page called Keighley Pakistanis, Mr Nazam said: "I wholeheartedly apologise for my participation in the flag-raising ceremony, as it contradicts my personal religious beliefs, as many of you are aware.

He said: "I've seen comments made by [Mr] Nazam, stating that he feels the need to apologise for his part in the flag-raising ceremony and the need for him to "personally repent for 'his' error" because of religious beliefs.

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