Britain’s Health Secretary Matt Hancock has defended former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott about his attitude towards women and LGBT+ equality saying ‘he’s also an expert in trade’.
Hancock wore a rainbow NHS badge – to support LGBT+ NHS workers – as he made the comment. Today’s interview on Sky News sees the row over Abbott’s appointment to the vital post-Brexit Board of Trade enter its 12th day.
It’s seen people question his past comments on women, LGBT+ rights and climate change. Meanwhile, the UK Government is yet to formally confirm Abbott will take the job.
However, Hancock’s support for Abbott today confirms the government still wants him for the role. Despite that, critics and opposition politicians are lining up to attack