David Cameron stumbles over gay equality

David Cameron insists he is fully committed to gay equality after apparently struggling to explain the Conservatives' voting record on the issue.

The Tory leader stumbled his way through an interview with the Gay Times, appearing uncomfortable and unsure at times.

When asked about two recent votes by Conservative politicians - one in Europe and the other in the House of Lords - Mr Cameron said he could not explain what had happened.

At one point the Conservative leader even asked the interviewer to stop questioning him so that he could collect his thoughts on the matter.

David Cameron has a strong record on gay rights, having previously apologised for Margaret Thatcher's controversial Section 28 and voted in favour of civil partnerships.

At a press conference after the interview slip-up he said: "No-one should be in any doubt that the Conservative party abhors homophobia".