Tory candidate linked to pastors accused of homophobia

In a video seen by the BBC from 2015, Mr Millar can also be seen at the opening of Mr Yoong’s Bible College of Wales pictured alongside two other controversial preachers.

The footage shows Mr Millar at an event bowing with separate US preachers who have been accused of Islamophobic and homophobic views – Lou Engle and Dutch Sheets.

A former Labour member of the Welsh Parliament, Edwina Hart, is also visible in the video. She is no longer an elected politician and is not running to be an MP in the general election.

In 2018, Mr Engle allegedly told a conference in Singapore that Muslims were “taking over the south of Spain” and said he “had a dream, where I will raise up the church all over Spain to push back a new modern Muslim movement”.

After the conference, hosted by the Cornerstone Community Church, police in Singapore reportedly investigated him over whether his comments could undermine religious harmony in Singapore.

It was reported that Mr Yoong later apologised, external to Muslim community leaders for comments made by Mr Engle.

Mr Engle has also reportedly called for “martyrs” to stop the “homosexual agenda”, external and accused Muslims of “fuelling the demonic realm” in sermons., external

Also pictured with Mr Millar in the footage is the pastor Mr Sheets – a Christian nationalist.

Mr Sheets has previously said that America must “refuse to give this nation to demons” including “Hinduism” and said that “Christianity will invade Islam”.

In a comment about the event at the time, Mr Millar said he was “delighted” to be at the event and said: “I thank God immensely how He shook a guy in Singapore and attracted him to this place in order to invest in what I believe is a project that would have ramification for the kingdom of God for many years to come. And I am delighted to be part of it.”

A Conservative Spokesperson said: “The Conservative Party does not condone homophobia or discrimination of any sort. Mr Millar has been clear that he does not share the views of these individuals.”