Speaker accused of sexism after likening Miss McVey to kitchen appliance . John Bercow said the Employment Minister was like 'washing machine ' He intervened during a Commons debate to plead for shorter answers . Tory said comparing women to washing machines 'seldom a good idea '
Speaker accused of sexism after likening Miss McVey to kitchen appliance . John Bercow said the Employment Minister was like 'washing machine ' He intervened during a Commons debate to plead for shorter answers . MPs said comparing women to washing machines 'seldom a good idea '