Politics

‘How many jobs you got, Lee?’: Steve Bray and Lee Anderson exchange war of words

Steve Bray and Lee Anderson clashed on the streets of Westminster again after the Tory MP was revealed to be making £100,000 a year presenting for GB News.

The deputy chair of the Conservative Party was handed his own show alongside the likes of  Jacob Rees-Mogg, Esther McVey and Philip Davies on the channel.

He says he will use his new platform to communicate his views to the so-called ‘silent majority’ by speaking up for constituents outside the London bubble, presumably from the GB News studios located in Paddington.

The Tory Deputy Chairman said: “GB News is the true voice of the Great British silent majority.”

He added: “I’m joining the people’s channel to ensure their voice is heard.”

Editorial Director Michael Booker said: “Lee has been a breath of fresh air in Westminster since he was elected, doing something that many politicians are scared to do: talking honestly about what they believe.

“Our viewers and listeners appreciate his common-sense language, something that has been missing from politics for a long time. As the next election will be fought in the Red Wall, Lee’s insights into northern voters will be key.”

Needless to say, Bray wasn’t quite as sympathetic:

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Jack Peat

Jack is a business and economics journalist and the founder of The London Economic (TLE). He has contributed articles to VICE, Huffington Post and Independent and is a published author. Jack read History at the University of Wales, Bangor and has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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