Conservative leadership candidate Esther McVey has stood by her comments on children learning about LGBT relationships, despite a backlash.
The former work and pensions secretary, who is one of 13 candidates to succeed Theresa May, was criticised for telling Sky News that "parents should have the final say on what they want their children to know". She made the comments when asked about protests against the No Outsiders lessons teaching children about LGBTQ+ relationships, race, religion,