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Michael Gove apologises for Harvey Weinstein comments
For my sins, I was listening to Gove's faux pas on Radio 4 this morning. By the time I'd finished eating breakfast and walking the dog it had got to this stage. You would have thought that a man who's made his name as a senior writer for News International would be able to think of a better metaphor.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41787710
Michael Gove has apologised "unreservedly" after comparing being interviewed by presenter John Humphrys with going into Harvey Weinstein's bedroom.
The environment secretary was taking part in a special edition of BBC Radio 4's Today programme in front of a live audience when he made the remarks.
Mr Gove said: "Sometimes, I think coming into the studio with you John is a bit like going into Harvey Weinstein's bedroom." As some laughter was heard from Humphrys and the audience, Mr Kinnock added: "John goes way past groping." Mr Gove then said: "You just hope you emerge with your dignity intact."
Mr Gove said it had been a "clumsy attempt at humour".
The environment secretary was taking part in a special edition of BBC Radio 4's Today programme in front of a live audience when he made the remarks.
Mr Gove said: "Sometimes, I think coming into the studio with you John is a bit like going into Harvey Weinstein's bedroom." As some laughter was heard from Humphrys and the audience, Mr Kinnock added: "John goes way past groping." Mr Gove then said: "You just hope you emerge with your dignity intact."
Mr Gove said it had been a "clumsy attempt at humour".