MORE than 100 people gathered in town to protest against Chick Fil-A amid homophobic claims, on Saturday (October 19).

The event saw around 125 people peacefully protest outside of The Oracle on Broad Street in support of Reading's LGBTQ+ community.

READ MORE: Opening of Britain's first ever Chick Fil-A in Reading met with backlash over homophobia claims.

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It was organised by Reading Pride in conjunction with Support U, MyUmbrella LGBT+, Reading Trades Union Council and Unite South East.

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Many protesters came from nearby to take part but some also made the trip from Gloucestershire and Weston-super-Mare.

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Reading Pride CEO, Martin Cooper, said: "It was a good peaceful protest.”

He explained it was not met with any counter protests.

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Britain's first Chick Fil-A restaurant opened in Reading on October 10, replacing Miami Burger in The Oracle.

READ MORE: Labour Councillors question why Chick-Fil-A ever came to Reading.

The event was organised to protest against the American fast food chain which has donated money to groups with a record of anti LGBTQ discrimination.

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During the event, Reading Pride informed the community where their money could be going if spent in the restaurant.

He said: “It’s important to show the community where the money and profits potentially go to.”

Following the backlash against the company, The Oracle released a statement explaining the pilot restaurant would not trade beyond its current six month period.

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READ MORE: Reading Chick-Fil-A will close over LGBT complaints.

Mr Cooper said: "For us that was the outcome that we would want.”

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