UK Home Secretary Faces Backlash Over Date Rape Drug Remarks
• British Home Secretary James Cleverly faced backlash for making an "ironic joke" about drugging his wife with Rohypnol or "date rape drug" at a government reception.
• Cleverly made the remarks shortly after announcing plans to crack down on drink spiking as a "perverse crime".
• Cleverly apologized through a spokesperson, but faced calls to resign over the "sickening" joke from women's rights groups.
• The remarks were made in private but reported by media given Cleverly's position overseeing national security and his pledge to tackle violence against women.
• Opposition Labour party members condemned the "appalling" comments and questioned whether Cleverly can be trusted on issues like drink spiking.