Channelling Michael Winner when being accused of sexism? It’s as if Austin Mitchell was trying to make it worse
Calm down dears.Irony may be a low form of wit but it's clearly above my level.And yours.So my wife has banned me from tweeting today
— Austin Mitchell (@AVMitchell2010) October 29, 2012
Austin Mitchell just told me his 'good wife' tweet mensch 'wasn't a bit of sexism', describes it as 'supremely witty…cleverly ironic'.
— Robin Brant 白洛宾 (@robindbrant) October 29, 2012
He doesn't say when asked if he feels the need to re tract or apologise.
— Robin Brant 白洛宾 (@robindbrant) October 29, 2012
The other A Mitchell should have used the I was only joking line…
UPDATE: Labour say:
“Austin Mitchell has made clear the tweet was a joke not a serious comment. It is not funny, understandable people find it offensive, and it is not the view of the Labour Party.”
