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"You might have to knock on door of the fridge."

"Keir Starmer is a shameless opportunist playing political games in the middle of a global pandemic," came the scripted response.

"Is that your idea of funny, Health Secretary? You think the incompetence of your testing system, which will cost lives, is something to crack jokes about?"

Dr Starkey issued a lengthy apology on July 6, in which he said his “principal regret” was that his “blundering use of language” could endanger people’s right to freedom of speech.

Millions get plunged into extreme poverty as the world's richest see their wealth climb 27.5 per cent during the pandemic - to a whopping £7.9 trillion.

“This study has many policy implications for the future progression of COVID-19 and health messaging in general. In a highly partisan environment, false information can be easily disseminated.”

Shanene Thorpe said she felt "judged and victimised" by Newsnight at the time.

"I adore Sainsbury's trifle, you can't beat it, but after this I will just have to go without it. I agree with Laurence completely."

“Look man, I’m a nice guy, but if you give me anymore guff, I’ll rip your face off like a mad chimp."