A Muslim mayor who apologised for attending a Pride event as it contradicted his religious beliefs, has stood down.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Keighley councillor Mohammed Nazam said he had also resigned from the Conservative party with “immediate effect.”
Writing on Facebook, Nazam said: “A few days ago I attended the flag raising for the LGBTQ community.
“This did not conform to my religious beliefs and hence I offered an apology to my constituents. By my apology, I did not mean any harm to any member of my constituency.
“My religion teaches respect and tolerance for all and the law of the land.”…