Piers Morgan has fiercely defended himself against online ‘abuse’ and ‘death threats’ after calling for a second UK lockdown.
The broadcaster called out the harsh comments he received online from ‘Covidiots’ for tweeting that the country needs to go into lockdown amid a rise in coronavirus cases.
He was reacting to the news that France will be going back into a nationwide lockdown on Friday following an announcement from president Emmanuel Macron.
The Good Morning Britain presenter called out Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his response to the health crisis.
Piers said on Twitter: ‘Britain needs to lockdown – nationally, and immediately. And Britain also needs to ensure non-covid patients get treated & businesses don’t go bust.
‘This is on you @BorisJohnson – you’re supposed to be leader of this country, so LEAD.’
He added: ‘Can all Covidiots please just unfollow me and f*ck off.
‘This 2nd wave is extremely serious & I’m not interested in your insane conspiracy theories, your dumb fake charts, your “proof” that covid’s “not as bad as the flu” – or any of your ignorant abusive garbage.
‘Our health & care workers are facing another incredibly tough, challenging & dangerous few months. I wish them all the very best of luck & thank each and every one for their heroic service.’
Piers posted that it is the government’s ‘duty’ to make sure people’s jobs are safe if another lockdown happens, but the unwelcome responses kept on coming.
‘UPDATE: Covidiots are still following me, & still spewing their conspiracy crap and abuse,’ Piers wrote.
‘So sadly, I now have to move to full (permanent) lockdown & block them all.’
He later retweeted a now-deleted comment and added: ‘Aww, now the death threats.’
The Life Stories host has never been one to be easily silenced, so we’re sure he’ll be addressing the matter on Good Morning Britain on Thursday.
Throughout the pandemic the host has not shied away from saying exactly how he feels about the prime minister, previously predicting that Johnson would quit the role.
‘He is lonely, he is ill. It would not surprise me if Boris quit, there is no win for him here, everything is a loss and it’s piling up,’ Piers said.
‘He looks to me like a beaten guy, and this country needs more right now.
‘This country needs rallying, it needs clear consistent and firm leadership, and it needs someone who doesn’t look like he’s a beaten man.’
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