The 15 Most Devastating Responses To UK Politicians' Tweets In 2016

Oof.

Twitter can be cruel - full of trolls ready to pounce, it’s a minefield of social interaction.

And if you’re a politician, well, the gloves are really off.

1) Nigel Farage

Is this Brexit day in the US? I hope so.

— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) November 8, 2016

@Nigel_Farage you are the political equivalent of getting your sack caught in your trouser zip

— TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) November 8, 2016

2) Michael Gove

Mrs Brown's Boys #puregenius

— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) October 3, 2016

@michaelgove about as funny as brexit you pram sniffer

— dan (@DannyAston1) October 3, 2016

3) David Cameron

Proof... pic.twitter.com/UZVXn6WcUw

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) July 13, 2016

4) Jeremy Hunt

Read my statement to Parliament on the introduction of new contracts for junior doctors: https://t.co/oRthgY17NH

— Jeremy Hunt (@Jeremy_Hunt) February 11, 2016

@Jeremy_Hunt I only hope you continue to earn enough to pay for private health care, Jeremy, you bellenderous spunktrumpet.

— CuntyVonCrink© (@DickyBellringer) February 11, 2016

5) Boris Johnson

Unbelievably honoured and proud to have served my first day as UK Foreign Secretary

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) July 14, 2016

@BorisJohnson I know mate, a special moment. pic.twitter.com/TZBh06Zjeg

— Shame on you Hemi (@bloodyfibber) July 14, 2016

6) George Osborne

A sad, moving day to see my great friend @David_Cameron leave Downing St. He can be very proud of the job he's done and service he's given

— George Osborne (@George_Osborne) July 13, 2016

@George_Osborne @David_Cameron LOL, stick your cock in a tiger.

— Mitch Lake (@mlake9) July 13, 2016

7) Tim Farron (bonus points for sassy reply)

With @TheresaMay2016's coronation we need an early General Election. The Tories now have no mandate. Britain deserves better than this.

— Tim Farron (@timfarron) July 11, 2016

@timfarron @mallen_87 @TheresaMay2016 you won't get in Tim don't worry about that

— Adam Keeley (@alfcorazzin) July 11, 2016

@AlfCorazzin @mallen_87 Love you too x

— Tim Farron (@timfarron) July 11, 2016

8) Theresa May

I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the next President of the United States. Full statement: https://t.co/7W2feuodUE

— Theresa May (@theresa_may) November 9, 2016

@theresa_may pic.twitter.com/6u3ZLyPACv

— 🏳️🌈 Bex 🏳️🌈 (@Rainbow_Bex) November 9, 2016

9) Ed Miliband

Right that the government will publish Brexit plan. Country and Parliament won't accept one of the 'dog ate my homework' variety....

— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) December 6, 2016

. @Ed_Miliband fuck off,Beaker

— CHWIS (@whitesweed) December 6, 2016

10) Douglas Carswell

In the middle of supper. Not taking calls about UKIP stuff. It's shepherds pie, by the way

— Douglas Carswell MP (@DouglasCarswell) October 4, 2016

@DouglasCarswell More like shepherds LIE.

— Joshua Dixon (@JoshDixonTweets) October 4, 2016

@JoshDixonTweets this why I follow you 💙💙💙💙

— Rhammel Afflick (@Rhammified) October 4, 2016

@Rhammified Thanks hun 😎💛

— Joshua Dixon (@JoshDixonTweets) October 4, 2016

11) Liz Truss

I am backing @TheresaMay2016;0 our country needs a strong, serious leader to get the best EU exit for Britain and to champion social reform.

— Elizabeth Truss (@trussliz) July 4, 2016

@trussliz you claim now we need a serious leader, only last week you backed that clown Boris? You'll say anything for the cheese...

— Memoirs of a Michael (@MESSpendelow) July 4, 2016

12) Owen Smith

I am proud and privileged to have stood to lead our party and to have won the support of 193k members and supporters. Thank you all.

— Owen Smith (@OwenSmith_MP) September 24, 2016

@OwenSmith_MP pic.twitter.com/dXdOzNlnRp

— Reverend&TheMakers (@Reverend_Makers) September 28, 2016

14) Andrea Leadsom

So grateful for all the support - I do believe my decision is in the best interests of the country and our economy & I wish Theresa success!

— Andrea Leadsom MP (@andrealeadsom) July 11, 2016

@andrealeadsom You forgot to put "as a mother" at the start of your tweet mate

— Adam Kay (@amateuradam) July 11, 2016

15) John McDonnell

We need Labour party members, trade unionists & MPs to unite behind my leadership at a critical time for our country pic.twitter.com/O3uYXR0Bhq

— Jeremy Corbyn MP (@jeremycorbyn) June 28, 2016

@jeremycorbyn Please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please resign

— Steve Hillier (@stevehillierUK) June 28, 2016
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