Katie Price: MP Michael Fabricant should be fired for saying he might ‘punch a female journalist’

Katie Price has spoken out against MP Michael Fabricant, saying he ought to lose his job for saying he might 'punch a female journalist'

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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Speaking from the Loose Women panel, Katie Price, 36, has slammed MP Michael Fabricant for threatening violence against a female journalist.

Michael Fabricant has faced a backlash of criticism after tweeting that he would “end up punching” journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown “in the throat” if he ever had to appear on a discussion programme with her.

He shockingly wrote: "I could never appear on a discussion prog with @y_alibhai I would either end up with a brain haemorrhage or by punching her in the throat"

Hundreds have branded the politician "disgusting" and condemned him for "threatening physical violence" while standing as an elected representative - and now Katie Price has waded into the debate herself.

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When the pregnant mum-of-four was asked if she thought Fabricant should lose his job, she responded: "Definitely".

However the former glamour model did admit that she has received negative comments herself in the past - and that she has a very unique way of dealing with trolls.

She said: "Some people are so awful, they'll just go on Twitter to attack Harvey

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"But if someone slags me off on it, I just respond 'you must be a fan as you know everything about me, so thanks very much.'

"It's not like you sit there every day looking at it!"

Katie Price on Loose Women (ITV)

Katie Price isn't the only person to reprimand Michael Fabricant for his actions.

The Conservative party also demanded an apology from the politician. A spokesperson said: "Mr Fabricant's comments were completely unacceptable, in poor taste and he should immediately apologise."

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Fabricant has since apologised, although he maintains that the comment was intended as a joke.

Do you agree with Katie Price - is this completely unacceptable behaviour from a politician? Let us know via the Comments Box below now.

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