
Piers Morgan under fire for trying to hug Susanna Reid while making Me Too joke
The IndependentSign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Piers Morgan has mocked the Me Too movement while attempting to cajole co-host Susanna Reid into hugging him on Good Morning Britain. You’re allowed to touch me in the workplace, come on.” Looking visibly shocked, Reid replied: “It’s about whether I want to, not whether you allow me to. I don’t want to put my arm around you.” But unprepared to back down from his point, Morgan said: “Of course you want to. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Morgan’s remarks have been fiercely criticised on social media and viewers have urged him to apologise.
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