Philip Hammond has found himself at the heart of a sexism row after telling fellow members of the cabinet that driving trains was so easy "even a woman can do it."

The Chancellor's remarks did not go down well with Theresa May who was less than impressed.

With Mr Hammond digging himself ever deeper into a hole, the Prime Minister drily remarked she was "going to take his shovel away", the Sun Reported.

Normally there would be eight women ministers present, including Mrs May and Liz Truss, the Treasury Chief Secretary who, while not a full member, is entitled to attend cabinet meetings.