Mary Creagh blasts chancellor Philip Hammond for 'sexist language'

Ms Creagh had raised concerns with Philip Hammond over Brexit and the regulation of UK companies at Treasury Questions today.

Mr Hammond acknowledged her concerns and said: “But I would urge her not to be hysterical about these things.”

Ms Creagh then asked the commons speaker John Bercow to intervene over “sexist language used to diminish women who make a perfectly reasonable point.”

She added: “That language wouldn’t have been used if I been a man.

“I expect that sort of language from the sketch writers of the Daily Mail, not from the Chancellor of the Exchequer.”

In response Mr Hammond said: “I did not, of course, accuse the honourable lady of being hysterical. I urged her not to be hysterical,

“If my comments have caused the honourable lady any offence I of course withdraw them unreservedly.”