Heartstopper cast give middle finger to Pride protesters for second year running

Stars of Netflix hit show Heartstopper gave the middle finger to anti-Pride protesters as they passed the group on their Pride in London float on Saturday, 1 July. This year marks the second time the actors have confronted anti-LGBT+ protesters, with similar scenes unfolding last year. The coming-of-age series tells the story of a romance between two queer teenagers, played by Kit Connor and Joe Locke who were seen on the float on Saturday dancing and giving protesters the middle finger. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB