UK PM on proposed trade envoy Tony Abbott, airport testing

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday defended former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott amid concerns about his views towards women and same-sex marriage.

Abbott, the proposed new UK trade envoy, has reportedly previously said men are better suited for leadership roles than women and said he feels threatened by homosexuality.

Speaking during an interview in Solihull about Abbott's views, Johnson said he doesn't agree with everything Mr Abbott may have said, but added that he was elected by a "liberal country".

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