John McDonnell's Side-Eye Was The Star Of BBC Question Time

But no one can agree if he was brilliant or terrible.
LOADINGERROR LOADING

Thursday night’s Question Time was a heated affair with Alastair Campbell and John McDonnell furiously arguing as Anna Soubry threw insults from the sidelines.

The overall consensus was it was a bit of a shambles - albeit a highly entertaining shambles.

If O'Donnell/Campbell are on #bbcqt next week too, come over, and I'll bulk-buy popcorn and beer... *actually hides behind the sofa, crying*

— Katy Cooper (@DecSop1) September 15, 2016

Alastair Campbell and John McDonnell meet backstage. #BBCQT pic.twitter.com/rED9ND6rV6

— Dave Jones (@WelshGasDoc) September 15, 2016

Amazing entertainment. Putting in a special request so we have Campbell Vs McDonnell every week #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/PK0dnCw5eF

— Sam Bright (@SamBright_Ltd) September 15, 2016

But the unsung moment of the night was undoubtedly this..

Surely this John McDonnell side-eye was the highlight of #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/0lKzjF2jYm

— Chris York (@ChrisDYork) September 15, 2016

It was prompted by Quentin Letts’s description of Labour’s opposition of grammar schools.

He said: “I can see why Labour are uneasy about grammar schools, because if you’re brought up doing Latin prep and being stuck into a tight little blazer, you’re less likely to be a socialist.”

It wasn’t the only eyebrow raising comment the theatre critic made.

Earlier on he had compared the grammar schools to the X Factor - only to be shot down by an audience member.

McDonnell’s overall performance was subject to much debate with some thinking he performed brilliantly and was subject to unwarranted attacks...

This attack on McDonnell is a disgrace. In politics this is as low as you can go. #bbcqt

— I was a JSA claimant (@imajsaclaimant) September 15, 2016

McDonnell really destroyed Campbell #bbcqt

— Dave Smith (@davesmith_109) September 16, 2016

#bbcqt still feel sick after appalling attack on John McDonnell. Anna Soubry was abusive and Dimbleby did nothing, except let it happen.

— Elizabeth Clinch (@ElizabethClinch) September 15, 2016

While others thought he was terrible...

John McDonnell was rude, naive and unable to understand anyone's concerns over Jeremy Corbyn. #bbcqt

— Alistair Williams (@alibearwilliams) September 15, 2016

By taking John McDonnell's mask off his face, @Anna_Soubry performed a public service. #bbcqt

— Rohullah Yakobi (@Roh_Yakobi) September 15, 2016

I am no Marxist claims McDonnell on #bbcqt despite video clip saying he is & love for Mao's red book. Liar or what? pic.twitter.com/BCGr4q9u6G

— Khalsa (@piranahandle) September 15, 2016

Oh well...

Close

What's Hot