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15 best reactions to Hancock’s response about ‘homophobe & misogynist’ Tony Abbott

Matt Hancock defending Tony Abbott “because he is an expert on trade” is fair enough if you consider that Harold Shipman “was a really good doctor

Joe Mellor by Joe Mellor
2020-09-03 14:56
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Matt Hancock has defended a plan to hand a senior trade role to former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott despite concerns about his attitude towards women and homosexuality.

Questioned on Sky News, the Health Secretary said he does not believe that Mr Abbott is homophobic or misogynistic, and, when pressed, added: “He’s also an expert in trade.”

Mr Abbott is in talks to become joint president of the relaunched Board of Trade but critics have raised numerous concerns, including over his belief that coronavirus restrictions should be lifted.

He has previously said that he feels “a bit threatened” by homosexuality, opposed same-sex marriage, and was accused of misogyny by fellow former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard.

But Sky’s Kay Burley said “he’s a homophobe and he’s a misogynist”, to which Mr Hancock replied: “He’s also an expert in trade.”

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott would not be the “right” person to conduct post-Brexit trade deals on behalf of the UK.

Mr Abbott is in talks to join Britain’s relaunched Board of Trade, but the leader of the opposition said he had “concerns” about him taking up any senior role.

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“I have real concerns about Tony Abbott and I don’t think he’s the right person for the job,” said Sir Keir. “And if I was prime minister I wouldn’t appoint him.”

Here are some of the best reactions to Hancock’s comments

1.

The punchline to this whole section is that Tony Abbott isn't even an expert on trade. https://t.co/gOAvKh6ODS

— Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) September 3, 2020

2.

I thought you guys had had enough of experts, Matty Boy.

— Michael Moran (@TheMichaelMoran) September 3, 2020

3.

BREAKING: Johnson announces that if Biden wins in November, Trump will be joining his team as an equality and race relations advisor, joining Tony Abbott in his foreign top talent team.

— Steve Jones ?? (@antoniosteve) September 3, 2020

4.

Tarrifying. https://t.co/YXQsjRnMPb

— Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) September 3, 2020

5.

"Jimmy Saville was a paedophile"
Health Sec @MattHancock : "He's also an expert children's TV presenter" https://t.co/CQ4PqoyRWa

— Rob Oehlers (@MacLarenlad) September 3, 2020

6.

Hitler is a racist nationalist who’s demagogic leadership will m-

Matt Hancock – But his coq au vin is divine. #KayBurley https://t.co/b2M2sD6wrh

— Le Gateau Chocolat (@LeGateauChoc) September 3, 2020

7.

The Kray Twins loved their old mum. https://t.co/HchiXWrUEz

— Otto English (@Otto_English) September 3, 2020

9.

Matt Hancock defending Tony Abbott “because he is an expert on trade” is fair enough if you consider that Harold Shipman “was a really good doctor” ?

— dave ❄️ ? ? (@davemacladd) September 3, 2020

10.

“Fred West is a serial killer”

Health Sec Matt Hancock:
“He’s also very good at patios” https://t.co/YTOoLCtpmW

— James Felton (@JimMFelton) September 3, 2020

11.

"Skeletor is a dangerous maniac hellbent on destruction and absolute power"

Health Sec @matthancock: "He's also cool AF" https://t.co/AqEAGEJNmw

— Sooz Kempner (@SoozUK) September 3, 2020

12.

Even for Matt Hancock, this is excruciating. He is a jabbering mess https://t.co/N17obatctG

— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) September 3, 2020

13.

Kay Burley: “Tony Abbott is a homophobe and a misogynist”

Health Secretary @MattHancock: “He’s also an expert on trade”.

So the government admits Tony Abbott is a homophobe and a misogynist, it just doesn’t care.

pic.twitter.com/rEPlNiSUxH

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) September 3, 2020

14.

Matt Hancock on Tony Abbott:
"Well, Hitler was a genicidal maniac, but he was also quite the motivational speaker" pic.twitter.com/sEvjuP5Xkd

— Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) September 3, 2020

15.

Hi @MattHancock

Would you say Harold Shipman was good at paperwork?

Or perhaps you'll be praising Peter Sutcliffe's lorry driving skills?

Rolf Harris as a children's entertainer?

Jimmy Saville's philanthropy?

— Alex Tiffin (@RespectIsVital) September 3, 2020

Related – Video: Hancock defends ‘trade expert’ Abbott over sexism

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