Former Cabinet Minister David Mellor may face taxi ban for reportedly calling driver 'sweaty, stupid little s***'

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Former cabinet minister David Mellor was today facing a 'taxi ban' after an abusive tirade against a driver.

Mr Mellor is said to have called the cabbie a 'sweaty, stupid, little s**t'.The ex-Tory MP's rant was secretly recorded on the driver's phone and published in The Sun.

Hundreds of drivers belonging to the RMT union are to consider refusing to allow Mr Mellor in their cabs.

Mr Mellor was travelling from Buckingham Palace where his partner Viscountess Cobham was awarded the CBE.

David Mellor with his partner Penelope Cobham at Buckingham Palace Credit: PA

He and the taxi driver, who has not been named, started rowing over the quickest route.

Mr Mellor is heard telling the cabbie: 'Just drive me there' before launching into a rant.

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Mr Mellor told The Sun he regretted his outburst.