A would-be Tory MP from Scotland has been suspended after describing gay people as not "normal”, it was disclosed today.
The comments made by Philip Lardner on his campaign website were branded “deeply offensive and unacceptable” by a party spokeswoman.
Under the heading "What I believe in", the North Ayrshire and Arran candidate had written: “Homosexuality is not ’normal behaviour’.”
The seat is a Labour stronghold, where Katy Clark was returned with a majority of more than 11,000 at the last general election.
The comments have now been removed from the website but the gay news service Pink News said Mr Lardner, a primary school teacher, declared his support for parents and teachers who do not want their children to be taught about gay rights. Read more No comments will be posted without a full name and location, see the policy.
Wednesday 28 April 2010
Would-be Tory MP Philip Lardner is sacked over anti-gay comments
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why cant this gentleman express his views, just as everyone can for ex: muslim points of view or the countless others this country allows freedom of speech to .Its about time the good christian silent majority started to be heard.
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