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Things that make sense to ask politicians about: their stances on issues like the economy and women’s rights, what their plans are for an upcoming vote, and how they connect with their constituents to make sure they’re representing them to the fullest of their abilities. Something that makes zero sense to ask them about: what the scale says when they step on it.

So it’s pretty shocking that a reporter for the U.K.’s Daily Mail had the balls to ask a female politician about her weight during a recent interview.

Journalist Simon Walters was writing a profile about politician Liz Kendall, and he said he thought she looked as if she weighed the same as Kate Middleton.

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Apparently, he felt the need to ask to get confirmation on his theory during the interview. And Liz’s response was epic: “F— off!”

She then asked him not to print that, but…he did, along with her request that he not publish it.

It wasn’t just Liz’s weight (and her awesome rebuttal) that was highlighted in the piece. The profile also talked about her wardrobe, how much her clothes cost, and her personal life.

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Here’s an excerpt:

“Kendall maintains her lithe figure by jogging 20 miles a week. On Saturday nights, she loves to dance to rap music at discos with friends. When I arrived for the interview she was still getting ready: ‘Hold on, just putting on some lippy.’ … Her jacket, navy blue ‘vest,’ and trousers are from Reiss. L.K. Bennett and Reiss are two of the Duchess of Cambridge’s favorite fashion brands—and slinky brunette Liz, or Elizabeth Louise, to give her full royal-sounding Christian names, looks as good in them as slinky brunette Kate.”

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The journalist also asked about the demise of her most recent relationship and who instigated the breakup.

Did we mention this is a profile of a politician?!

Liz later spoke to BBC Radio 5 about the interview, telling the station that she “cannot wait for a world when women are judged the same as men.”

“I just think it’s unbelievable that in the 21st century, women still get asked such very, very different questions from men,” she said, per the International Business Times.

We couldn’t agree more.