Churchmen urge Sir Elton boycott

Several church leaders on Tobago have called for a boycott of a concert by Sir Elton John, claiming his sexuality could have "a negative social impact".

The Christian pastors asked the Caribbean island's politicians to prevent the 60-year-old from appearing at next month's Plymouth Jazz Festival.

They feared that the pop star's lifestyle could adversely influence the "impressionable minds" of young people.

But the House of Assembly and concert organisers have refused their request.