'Kylie Minogue of politics'published at 14:25
Former culture secretary Tessa Jowell is one of those hoping to be Labour's candidate for London mayor. But according to the Huffington Post, , externalfellow MP Alan Johnson told a meeting of supporters on Monday he'd heard that some of her rivals were "using Tessa's age against her".
Ms Jowell, 67, is up against Sadiq Khan, 44, Diane Abbott, 61 and David Lammy, 42, as well as journalist Christian Wolmar, 65.
Mr Johnson reportedly said Ms Jowell was the "Kylie Minogue of British politics" and it was "ridiculous" to suggest her age was a problem.
The former home secretary is yet to formally endorse any candidate for the mayoralty.