Tory MP Fabricant suggests he would punch journalist “in the throat” if he debated her

Tory MP Michael Fabricant seemed angry this morning:

Michael Fabricant (Mike_Fabricant) on Twitter 2014-06-20 10-00-59 2014-06-20 10-01-09

Although the former Tory vice-chair has sort of apologised – but not really – considering he appeared to be suggesting he would punch a journalist in the throat:

Michael Fabricant (Mike_Fabricant) on Twitter 2014-06-20 10-10-27 2014-06-20 10-10-38

 

It’s not the first time that he’s got himself into trouble on Twitter either:

michael-fabricant-suck-job-twet

 

Put the phone down Michael, you’re embarrassing yourself…

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