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Lewis Hamilton has apologised for saying 'boys don't wear dresses'. Is an apology enough?

Lewis Hamilton has apologised for saying 'boys don't wear dresses'. Is an apology enough? Calum Macdonald stands in.

Lewis Hamilton has apologised for making "inappropriate" comments in a video in which he appeared to mock his nephew's princess dress. In an Instagram video, which has since been deleted, the Formula 1 driver says "boys don't wear princess dresses".
He was criticised on social media for the clip, which was apparently filmed on Christmas Day. Imraan Sathar of discrimination support charity Stay Brave UK, has called for the driver to be stripped of his MBE.
Lewis Hamilton has apologised for saying 'boys don't wear dresses' is an apology enough?

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