Councillor's call for 'family homes' dubbed 'heterosexist'

A FORMER mayor has demanded an apology for an accusation of unintentional discrimination against homosexuals after calling for more homes to be built for families.

John Hipkin, a Liberal Democrat councillor in Cambridge, says he is "enraged and distressed" that he is the subject of a complaint of 'heterosexism' - the unintentional discrimination towards or against non-heterosexuals due to cultural bias.

He has demanded a formal apology and retraction from the council's equal opportunities officer, who took up the complaint after it was lodged by the Lesbian, Gay and Transsexual Group, which represents members on the council staff. Read more