The first city-wide boycott of reggae and rap albums with "anti-gay" lyrics is being considered in Brighton. Councillors want music retailers HMV, Virgin Megastore and MVC to stop selling albums with homophobic lyrics in its Brighton and Hove branches.

While the council does not have the power to ban their sale, it can urge retailers to act on their objections.

"We do not condone such lyrics, but customers should be able to make their own choices," an HMV spokesman said.

'Take stand'
Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell backs the plan, to come before Brighton and Hove City Council on Thursday.

The Green Party plan aims to target "lyrics that incite the murder of lesbians and gay men and other groups including women".
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