The tweet was met with a backlash on social media, where it was described as “disgusting racism” and “despicable”.
Barry Gardiner's 'top 10' political slogan caused quite a stir when it first came to light - and now GB News have adopted it.
“The fact that this person has a career in British media says a lot of terrible things about our society,” one Twitter user said.
"It should never become acceptable to normalise the far right," one person tweeted in response.
In response one twitter user wrote: "Well that gave me the laugh of the day so funny."
Quoting the Telegraph they wrote: "Dredged from the riverbed, Colston's effigy has been kept out of sight in storage, like a disgraced celebrity awaiting trial."
"Is Shaun Ley wearing shorts? And if so, were viewers meant to find out?", one person wrote.
"When will the PM be held accountable for this?"
"Ignorant, enabling, supine & unforgivable.Yes I'm talking about YOU @guardian." .
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