A Norfolk MP has accused a rival political party of "hypocrisy" after councillors attended a protest against comments he made in a controversial debate over gender ideology.

The Great Yarmouth and Waveney Pride group staged a demonstration outside Rupert Lowe's constituency office after they said he was "inciting hatred" against the LGBT+ community.

Mr Lowe, the Reform MP for Great Yarmouth, had claimed that the Progress Pride flag should not be used in council buildings or hospitals which resulted in a bitter row with the group.

The weekend's protest was attended by dozens, including Great Yarmouth Labour councillors.

It followed reports made by borough councillors that they had felt unsafe in the wake of remarks on social media by the Reform MP in a row over the authority's housing policy.

Crowds at the peaceful protest Crowds at the protest (Image: Great Yarmouth Labour Councillors) The MP is now accusing the councillors who attended the peaceful protest on Saturday of "sheer hypocrisy" for joining in with the protest outside his office.

Mr Lowe said: "If Labour councillors were so concerned about local politicians/residents feeling 'unsafe', was a protest, directly outside my constituency office, the best idea?

"Personally, I would not have done that.

"I have always been polite and respectful to Labour councillors in the area. 

"It's a real shame that they chose to participate in a protest accusing me of 'hate' directly outside my constituency office.

"Look, I don't care. They can call me all the names under the sun.

"It's the sheer hypocrisy that bothers me."

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A post shared on the Great Yarmouth Labour Councillors Facebook page said: "Great Yarmouth Labour Councillors were delighted to be at the Unite Against Hate peaceful protest today.

"The event was organised by Great Yarmouth & Waveney Pride and was well attended by the LGBTQ+ community and supporters.

"We were proud to show our support and solidarity today."