A British cabinet minister has come to Tony Abbott's aid, defending the former prime minister against charges of being a 'homophobe and misogynist' | latikambourke
British Labour leader Keir Starmer has joined growing criticism of Tony Abbott's reported appointment to the UK's Board of Trade, saying he didn't think the former Australian prime minister was the "right person for the job".
"I don't think he's the right person for the job and if I was prime minister I wouldn't appoint him," he said.Downing Street also made its first official comment on the matter, pointing out that no decisions had been made about Abbott's appointment. That is the private line the government has held since it was first reported that Abbott would be advising the British on trade, as they negotiate a free trade deal with Australia.
Junior Trade Minister Greg Hands said Britons should welcome the fact that a former Australian prime minister was willing to "help this country out". "I've just told you what he said ... he's a homophobe and he's a misogynist," Burley said, referring to comments by Abbott about women."So one plays off against the other; is that really what you're saying, Health Secretary? C'mon," Burley said.
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