Former Conservative MP Miriam Cates has condemned a primary school's decision to cancel its Easter celebrations, calling it "an insult to Christians" and to Britain's "cultural heritage."
The school in Hampshire scrapped its annual Easter service and bonnet parade to "respect diverse religious beliefs".
Speaking to GB News, Cates questioned "what remains of British identity" if such traditions are abandoned.
She fumed: "Of course many people aren't practicing Christians. But nevertheless, Christianity is absolutely part of our heritage, our constitution.
Miriam Cates has condemned a primary school's decision to cancel its Easter celebrations
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"If you strip away celebrations like Christmas and Easter, you've got to ask what is there left that can count as British heritage?
"So of course, this is utterly ridiculous and it is always Christianity that gets cancelled. It isn't the other religions, is it?
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"This is just an example of woke culture, which is all about getting rid of the majority and imposing minority rule. This is just another example.
"Of course it varies school to school. There are many schools that still celebrate the Christian festivals. There are many schools that still have an absolutely Christian ethos.
"Lots of schools are run by the church, but whether this is a headteacher overreacting to a parental complaint or an activist teacher, who knows?
"But they do seem to be getting very confused between what is kind of British culture and forcing religion down their throats."
Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh, Hampshire, informed parents that both the Easter Bonnet Parade and Easter Service would not take place this year.
The state school, which has no religious affiliation, enrolls children aged between three and 11.
Headteacher Stephanie Mander explained in a letter to parents that the decision was made due to the school's "respect for diversity".
The letter was shared in a local Facebook group, prompting debate among parents.
READ IN FULL: Stephanie Mander's letter to parentsNORWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOLSome expressed fears that Christmas celebrations might be next to be cancelled. The school's decision has sparked criticism both locally and nationally.
In her letter, Mander stated: "By not holding specific religious celebrations, we aim to create a more inclusive atmosphere that honours and respects the beliefs of all our children and their families."
She acknowledged that the change might disappoint those who had "cherished these traditions over the years".
"However, we believe that this decision aligns with our values of inclusivity and respect for diversity," she added.
