MP Michael Fabricant defends ‘complete t***’ insult on Twitter
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant wrote on the social media network that he meant the word ‘twit’ in an exchange over this week’s local elections.
A Tory MP has defended calling someone ' complete t***'on Twitter.
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant wrote on the social media network that he meant the word 'twit' in an exchange over this week’s local elections.
The posts on Friday began when a Twitter user challenged Mr Fabricant over the town of Burntwood in his constituency, saying it had been neglected and calling the MP 'weak and wobbl'”.
Mr Fabricant wrote back: “Says a complete t*** who seems unaware that there is no vote this year in Burntwood! And I neglect no part of my lovely constituency. That’s why I’m loved!!”
Amid criticism of Mr Fabricant over the post to Twitter account @Darcycanfly, which reportedly belongs to local teenage student Darcy Norgate, the Tory MP defended the move.
He wrote a post saying 'snowflake alert', adding: “Rude twitter person who could be from anywhere (St Petersburg or Glasgow) makes rude comment then ‘surprised’ to be called a twat! Oh, come on!!!”
Mr Fabricant then posted a statement saying 'Momentum trolls' often commented on events in Lichfield and that the Twitter account listed no details about her age or where she lives.
He added: “Twitter is not like Facebook. It is not for those who are easily offended – unless they deliberately choose to be offended for political gain. ‘Snowflakes’ they are called. Labour activists love playing that game.”
Mr Fabricant then wrote that he did not have a clue what the word 't***' means, adding: “I think of it as twit”.
Mr Fabricant later wrote: “For ‘twat’ substitute ‘twit’ – which is what I meant.
“But the rest is, of course, true. Revealing how #OldLabour trolls have jumped on that bandwagon.
“If you are constituent making a serious point, you will always be treated seriously. But not if twitter location says ‘Wonderland’.
Ms Norgate has called for an apology.
