councillors has revealed his shocking experience of homophobia, as he calls for more action on hate. Connor McManus – named Young Councillor of the Year in 2022 – went into local government at age 22 with a mission to help make the country more inclusive. But the 24-year-old, who represents Penicuik, Midlothian, has been called a “paedo” online and suffered abuse in the street.
