Best young councillor faces volley of gay hate
Daily Record|September 18, 2023
Politician speaks out about attacks and why he's on a mission for more diversity in politics
SALLY HIND
Best young councillor faces volley of gay hate

ONE of Scotland's youngest councillors has revealed his shocking experience of homophobia as he calls for more action on hate.

Connor McManus - named Young Councillor of the Year in 2022-went into local government at age 22 with a mission to help make the country more inclusive.

But the 24-year-old, who represents Penicuik, Midlothian, has been called a "paedo" online and suffered abuse in the street.

The SNP councillor said: "I can see why some LGBT+ people still might not want to go into politics.

"I have heard and seen it all before from outright bigotry online to snidey comments when you are on someone's doorstep.

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