But Shabana Mahmood insists: «These things are not my views – and are not my politics».
A Labour MP has come under intense criticism after she appeared to defend a group of parents who protested against lessons about homosexual relationships being taught at a primary school.
For weeks, the ‘No Outsiders’ programme on same-sex relationships and equality has been at the centre of a fierce row at Parkfield community school in Saltley, Birmingham, with some parents saying it promotes same-sex relationships.
It’s vital that schools follow the guidance for teaching #RSE, with parental engagement and proper consideration for pupils’ religion and background. Yesterday, I made this clear to Education ministers in response to a petition signed by 1,763 #Birmingham #Ladywood constituents. pic.twitter.com/M3Whe4SgDs
— Shabana Mahmood (@ShabanaMahmood) February 26, 2019
The ‘No Outsiders’ programme is devised by award-winning teacher Andrew Moffat, who was awarded an MBE for his work in equality education.
Moffat, who is shortlisted for a world’s best teacher award, resigned from another primary school also in Birmingham after a similar dispute with Muslim and Christian parents.
