(BBC) An independent candidate standing in the general election has apologised after remarks he made about women were labelled “misogynistic” and “disturbing.”
Akhmed Yakoob made the comments during the recording of a podcast called Minted Minds, while appearing alongside the host and four other guests.
The Muslim Women’s Network has condemned the “deeply disturbing” statements and urged parliamentary candidates to commit to improving the safety of women in all communities.
Mr Yakoob, who is hoping to represent Ladywood in Birmingham, has said he is “mortified” and “the tone of that discussion represents everything I stand against.”
