Britain's Environment Secretary Michael Gove has apologised after comparing a tough radio interview with entering Harvey Weinstein's bedroom.
He appeared on the BBC's Today programme alongside presenter John Humphrys this morning:
Mr Gove later tweeted to say it was a "clumsy attempt at humour" and "wasn't appropriate".
Apologies for my clumsy attempt at humour on R4 Today this morning -it wasn't appropriate. I'm sorry and apologise unreservedly
— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) October 28, 2017
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said "women being abused and raped is not a laughing matter".
Mr Weinstein is being investigated by police in both the UK and the US after sexual assault claims from a number of women.
Meanwhile, the British Labour leader says Westminster's become home to a culture in which the mistreatment of women is accepted.
Jeremy Corbyn's used a speech to say that can't be allowed to continue:
