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The BBC said that the interview “did not meet editorial standards”.

Naturally, he took the opportunity to say that it shows how accusations against him and Prince Andrew are wrong.

"I’m not sure how much mileage there is in fear mongering over ‘the medical-socialist state’ in a country where the NHS, a publicly-owned health service, is the most revered institution across the political spectrum."

"The Mos wanted to hide it by publishing it on Boxing Day," tweeted one person, but social media ensured the story was covered.

The select committee chair said that he and fellow committee members had been “made a fool of” over the past year.

“It’s been the greatest privilege of my life to bring you the news. Thank you, stay safe. That’s Channel Four News. Good evening.”

"Really Allison Pearson do you have any idea just how stupid you are?" said one angry person on Twitter.

“Many of those around him, mediocre politicians now drunk with the unexpected power that an ill-prepared referendum has bestowed upon them, have supported him because they saw it as a formidable opportunity for their careers," one newspaper read.

'Brilliantly entertaining (as always) and scarily true," said one amused viewer.