A TEACHER has apologised 'unreservedly' for suggesting that the Prime Minister supported the murder of Brianna Ghey.

The initial comments were made during an education conference when the question of LGBT+ 'safe spaces' in schools was being discussed.

Brianna Ghey was murdered in Culcheth on Saturday, February 11 - the trans schoolgirl was found on a path in Culcheth Linear Park with multiple stab wounds.

Two 15-year-olds - a boy and a girl - have been charged with her murder; they will appear at a plea hearing next month, and the murder trial is set to take place in July.

Warrington Guardian: Brianna was killed at the age of 16Brianna was killed at the age of 16 (Image: Supplied)

At a National Education Union (NEU) conference, the union encouraged schools to support drag queen storytime events in order to create a more inclusive environment.

The conference heard that more schools should establish LGBT+ safe spaces, as well as lunch clubs for pupils.

It comes after a far-right protest was held outside Tate Britain in February, where a drag queen storytelling event was being held for children.

Delegates voted for the union to work with LGBT+ educators to create guidance on how to set up LGBT+ spaces or lunch clubs so more schools participate and the spaces become 'usualised' through practice.

Darren Nuttall, a teacher from Rotherham, said: "There are still pupils and teachers that will pick on LGBT+ students.

"Let's give the kids the support they deserve and the spaces they deserve."

Warrington Guardian: Vigils were held across the country to mark Brianna's deathVigils were held across the country to mark Brianna's death (Image: Newsquest)

Shelby Millard, from Sutton, told the conference she had spoken to drag queens who run a story time session in London who said they "were quite sick of having to go places with police escort just so they are safe."

She added: "The fact that Rishi Sunak has used Section 35 to stop the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Act is sickening.

"He is supporting the far-right attacks on drag queen storytime.

"He is supporting the murder of beautiful souls like Brianna [Ghey].

"He is saying hate and abuse is fine. We won't stand for this."

Brianna was just 16 when she was killed in February, with hundreds turning out to her funeral service in March; mourners were clad in pink clothing at the request of the Birchwood High pupil's family.

Warrington Guardian: Brianna's funeral was held at St Elphin's Parish Church last monthBrianna's funeral was held at St Elphin's Parish Church last month (Image: Newsquest)

Following the controversial comments made by the teacher, the NEU said: "The teacher concerned unreservedly apologises for the wording in her conference speech.

"She apologises and withdraws the specific allegation that Rishi Sunak supported the murder of a young trans girl.

"Many trans and non-binary teachers feel strongly that the Government is not doing enough to support them but it is essential that we always debate policy solutions in calm and measured ways."

Cheshire Constabulary continues to urge individuals to avoid speculating about Brianna's murder so as to avoid prejudicing the outcome of the trial in the summer.