Am a Gay 53-year-old father as he becomes first Tory cabinet minister to come out as gay

'I admire dad as much today as yesterday': Son of Scottish Secretary David Mundell praises his 53-year-old father as he becomes first Tory cabinet minister to come out as gay

David Mundell's son Oliver said he 'admires dad as much today as yesterday' in a heartfelt message praising his father's 'brave decision' to become the first openly gay Conservative member of the Cabinet in history. David Cameron was said to be 'very pleased and delighted' at Mr Mundell's decision to open up about his sexuality, while a number of other politicians including Nicola Sturgeon praised his announcement. The minister, a father of three, is pictured left with his sons Lewis, 21, and Oliver, 26.

The Scotland Secretary made the announcement on his website today 

Mundell has served in the cabinet since last year's general election

He is the first openly gay Conservative to serve as a cabinet minister  

Support was offered to Mr Mundell from across the political spectrum

David Cameron is 'pleased and delighted' Mundell was able to come out

The family of Scotland Secretary David Mundell have expressed support for the Tory minister after he revealed that he is gay today. David Cameron was said to be 'very pleased and delighted' at Mr Mundell's decision to open up about his sexuality, while a number of other politicians including Nicola Sturgeon praised his announcement.

The father of three, who is divorced, made the revelation on his website in a post headlined 'new year, new start!'