David Cameron came out in support for his old chum Jeremy Clarkson last week after he was suspended from Top Gear for allegedly punching a producer. Members of the opposition, however, appear to be in a less forgiving mood.
Speaking at the LabourList pre-election conference, Michael Dugher criticised Clarkson for his actions saying that the idea that he could return to the BBC belongs in the ‘stone age’. ‘When you look at it, there’s a consistent pattern of pretty obnoxious, racist behaviour,’ the Labour MP said. He added that to call Clarkson a mere ‘idiot’ would be a compliment.
This is not the first time that the shadow transport secretary has laid into the presenter. Last month, after Dugher said that he had no time for the presenter, Clarkson replied that he was glad Dugher didn’t like Top Gear. ‘We don’t make it for people who wear pink ties,’ Clarkson said.
Depending on the outcome of the BBC inquiry, Clarkson might not be makiing the show for anyone.
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