bus company: Stagecoach South East had been brought on board by this year's host venue, Turner Contemporary in Margate, which saw the local bus company as a good match, according to The Guardian. It appears that nobody joined the dots to the company's boss, Sir Brian Souter, one of Scotland's richest men who used his wealth to fund a campaign to retain the anti-gay law section 28 and has warned that society may implode if traditional marriage fails. There was anger and a degree of disbelief when it was revealed on Wednesday that a company founded and chaired by a wealthy campaigner against gay rights would be lead sponsor of the prize this year. It is understood that a letter was being prepared by artists, to be signed by former Turner prize winners, objecting to Stagecoach South East's involvement. The galleries' statement said Turner Contemporary and Tate's highest priority is to show and celebrate artists and their work. At 10pm on Thursday Tate, Turner Contemporary and Stagecoach South East announced that the sponsorship had been swiftly ended.
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