Michael Gove apologises for 'clumsy' Harvey Weinstein joke

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has apologised unreservedly for an on air joke about disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Michael Gove apologises for 'clumsy' Harvey Weinstein joke

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has apologised unreservedly for an on air joke about disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Mr Gove faced a furious backlash on social media after suggesting that being interviewed by BBC Radio 4 presenter John Humphrys was like "going into Harvey Weinstein's bedroom.

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