'No Outsiders' teacher to lead Birmingham Pride parade

A teacher whose lesson programme covering LGBT relationships has been at the centre of protests will lead a parade during Birmingham Pride.

Andrew Moffat started the 'No Outsiders' lessons at Parkfield Community School in the city.

Parents - largely of the Muslim faith - have campaigned against the lessons at schools across the city, arguing it goes against their religious beliefs.

Pride organisers said there was "no-one better" to lead the city's parade.

Festival director Lawrence Barton said Mr Moffat had been asked to lead the parade in light of the "division which the controversy over 'No Outsiders' lessons has created".