'Sexist' bottom poster pulled from railway stations after MPs complain Published duration 16 October 2015

image copyright Jason Beattie image caption The poster was pulled from 70 railway stations following complaints

A safety poster featuring a picture of a woman's bottom has been pulled from railway stations across London amid accusations of "sexism".

Train operator Southeastern was forced to remove the advert from 70 sites after it sparked complaints from two Labour politicians.

MPs Teresa Pearce and Sadiq Khan described the use of the image as "appalling" and "ridiculous".

Southeastern said it now recognised how it "may cause offence".

The poster reads: "Good for sitting, squeezing, and shaking, don't bruise it. Please take extra care in wet weather conditions. Love every bit of you."

Investigation demanded

Tooting MP Mr Khan said the advert had "no place" on London's transport network.

Meanwhile Ms Pearce, who represents Erith and Thamesmead, demanded an investigation into how it was approved.

image copyright Sadiq Khan/Twitter

"Women face sexual abuse and harassment every day on public transport and it was appalling to see that Southeastern think that it is OK to trivialise it in this way," she said.

The firm said the poster was approved by an independent panel, but it had taken "appropriate action" to take it down.