Driving trains had now been made so easy that “even a womanâ€could do it.
Britain's Chancellor Philip Hammond arrives at the Treasury in Whitehall, London, after Downing Street said that Theresa May is to leave her most senior Cabinet team in place following a disastrous election which left the party short of a majority in parliament. (Photo: AP)
British Chancellor Philip Hammond seems to have irked many, including Prime Minister Theresa May, by making a sexist remark in cabinet.
According to media reports, during a discussion on transport, the chancellor quipped that driving trains had now been made so easy that “even a woman” could do it. Ms May rebuked him after his remark, The Sun reported.
He reportedly asked colleagues when was the last time they had seen a female train driver, before pointing out that there was no physical bar to them doing it.
As Mr Hammond continued speaking, Ms May reportedly said: “Chancellor I am going to take your shovel away from you” – a reference to the adage: “When you’re in a hole, stop digging.”
( Source : Agencies )
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