BP boss: Gulf oil leak 'tiny' compared to ocean

The boss of BP Tony Hayward has claimed the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is relatively tiny compared with the size of the ocean.

The boss of BP Tony Hayward has claimed the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is relatively tiny compared with the size of the ocean.

But Mr Hayward has also admitted he could lose his job over the spill.

The oil firm is trying to place a device over the leak and siphon the oil up to a tanker.

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