THE Scottish Conservatives have been accused of “targeting” an LGBT+ charity for young Scots after one of their MSPs called for a review into…
Tory MSP Meghan Gallacher, who is also the party’s deputy leader, has repeatedly questioned whether the work of LGBT Youth Scotland in primary schools is “age appropriate”.
As part of this scheme schools are asked to consider a survey of pupils asking if they are “part of the LGBT community in order to discern whether bullying affects those pupils proportionately within the school”.material from the charity, Gallacher has called on ministers to launch a review into the work of LGBT Youth Scotland.
“Now, our community is very much in the firing line and many people will be deeply worried about what’s coming next.
“That is our mission – and it has never been more crucial or relevant for the young people who we can have a positive impact on.”Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
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