"DefCon level 8 would actually be very low risk, you turnip," wrote one person reacting to Clarkson's comment about the current heatwave.

"More inclined than ever to retweet Steve even if it’s just because protest is precious," wrote one person in support.

"2011 called and wants their failed promise's back," tweeted one person after Tom Tugendhat made his pledge as he battles for top job.

"The British media and political establishment has never looked so ineffectual and incestuous. The Lebedev scandal isn’t even Profumo – it’s more serious than that."

"Everyone needs to stop having a go at Rishi Sunak for wearing £500 Prada loafers to visit a building site. He just didn’t want to get his good shoes dirty."

A spontaneous vigil – which followed the kidnap, rape and murder of Ms Everard, 33, by serving Pc Wayne Couzens – but the Met’s policing was heavily criticised after women were handcuffed on the ground and led away by officers.

"Alice in Wonderland. We’re in for even more serious trouble if this woman becomes PM. Cynical beyond belief. "

"This infographic will be haunting my dreams. There's so much to fight for & against in the world today, but focus on the climate crisis must come first."

The campaign is backed by 11 trade unions, including the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) – which represents more than 80% of Border Force staff – refugee rights organisations and faith groups.