Connor McManus went into local government at age 22 with a mission to help make the country more inclusive, but has faced prejudice and bigotry for his sexuality.
One of Scotland’s youngest councillors has revealed his shocking experience of homophobia, as he calls for more action on hate.
But the 24-year-old, who represents Penicuik, Midlothian, has been called a “paedo” online and suffered abuse in the street.“I have heard and seen it all before – from outright bigotry online to snidey comments when you are on someone’s doorstep. Connor’s revelations come weeks after Scottish Green’s co-leader Patrick Harvie spoke of “toxic forces in politics” after allegedly being subjected to homophobia by a passer-by during an interview.
“I was being called a ‘paedo’, people were saying I was trying to convert them, that I was trying to transition them and all sorts of nonsense. It got so bad that the comments had to be turned off to protect the mental health of the pupils and everyone involved.”He said: “I was at a Christmas light switch-on event with my partner. When we left and got to my car, we were approached by two young women.
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