Why this Traitors star wants to ban conversion therapy

from Scotcast · host BBC Radio Scotland

A star of the latest series of The Traitors is campaigning to ban conversion therapy in the UK.Laura hears from Matty Hyndman (pictured) who was raised in a religious community and says he was pushed to change his sexuality after he inadvertently outed himself to his congregation.Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.Get in touch: [email protected]

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