Labour Politician Under Fire for Criticising LGBT-Inclusive Education

Labour Councillor Mohammed Idrees of Alum Rock ward in Birmingham has come under fire for criticising LGBT-inclusion education in schools, reports Birmingham Live.

A group of Muslim parents bought the LGBT-inclusive curriculum to his attention, claiming the lessons went against their religion.

“Parents feel very strongly about the policy which, I’m told, has been promoted quite aggressively,” he had said.

“Children, for me, are too young to be learning about this. It’s not a good idea.

“With it being a predominantly Muslim school, the sensitivities of the parents must be discussed.

“I cannot comment on what’s being taught in the classroom but the school and teachers must be sensitive to Muslim parents and Islam.”

His remarks were called out by the LGBT Labour West Midlands for being in contradiction to Labour party policies.

“CIIr Idrees’s statements offend the values and traditions of the Labour Party,” they have said in a public statement.

“We know that the comments do not reflect the views of the Labour Group but they have understandably caused concern among LGBT+ members of our party and the wider LGBT+ community in Birmingham.”

“We respect CIIr Idrees right to his deeply held beliefs this should not come at the cost of the LGBT+ community including LGBT+ students at the school.

“Using Thatcherite language about the ‘promotion of homosexuality’ recalls a painful legacy of discrimination for many. We believe all schools should teach tolerance of all people regardless sexual orientation, gender, race or religion.”

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