Tesco withdraws inflatable ‘gay best friend’ product

Tesco has withdrawn an inflatable figure labelled “gay best friend” which it featured on its online store.

The supermarket giant said it was “very sorry” for the “offensive” product which was described on its website as an “amusing gift”.

It comes a day after the retailer — along with Asda — apologised for advertising “psycho ward” and “mental patient” fancy dress outfits.