Posted 12/24/2023, 1:11:00 PM
Cleverly Apologizes for 'Spiking' Joke Amid Pledge to Combat Drink Spiking
- British Home Secretary James Cleverly apologized for making a joke about spiking his wife's drink with Rohypnol
- He made the remarks at a Downing Street reception to female guests earlier this month
- His comments came the same day he vowed to strengthen laws on the epidemic of drink spiking in the UK
- Women's rights groups and opposition politicians have called for Cleverly's resignation over the remarks
- It's the second time in recent weeks Cleverly has had to apologize for using inappropriate language