Boris Johnson: Sexism row scientist should be reinstated

Boris Johnson has described the reaction to a Nobel laureate’s comments about women as similar to that of “ferocious stinging bees”.

The mayor of London said Tim Hunt deserved to be reinstated in his role at two scientific organisations after he was forced to resign. Hunt left his jobs at the Royal Society and University College London after his remarks sparked a backlash online.

Johnson said the “distinguished” scientist has contributed largely to his field.