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‘I was outed when I was mayor three decades ago. Now I’m bringing Pride to my town’

Summary by The Independent
News that Phil Webb was gay made the national news in 1994 when he signed up to be mayor of his small town. Now, he tells Bryony Gooch about organising the first ever Pride event in Wimborne Minster

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‘I was outed when I was mayor three decades ago. Now I’m bringing Pride to my town’

News that Phil Webb was gay made the national news in 1994 when he signed up to be mayor of his small town. Now, he tells Bryony Gooch about organising the first ever Pride event in Wimborne Minster

·London, United Kingdom
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
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