Tim Hunt sexism row reignited after scientist quits writers' group

Leading biologist leaves writers' association post in protest at 'unbalanced' stance on reporting of story

A new dispute has erupted over the fate of Sir Tim Hunt, the Nobel prizewinner accused of making sexist remarks at an international conference earlier this year. Sir Colin Blakemore, one of Britain's leading scientists, has resigned as honorary president of the country's science writers association over its support for the journalist whose reports led to Hunt's dismissal.

Blakemore said he had been frustrated by the decision of the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) to continue to give unconditional support to Connie St Louis, who first claimed Hunt had made sexist remarks.