Tory MP Lee Anderson belittled critic’s Twitter account and it blew up in his face

Conservative MP Lee Anderson – you remember the one who said we could all get by on meals that cost just 30p – is at it again on Twitter.

This time, the Tory MP for Ashfield took time out of his busy schedule to downplay his Twitter following (never let it be said that Lee doesn’t tackle big issues).

It all started when Anderson shared a Guardian story about Labour.

Oh, the irony.
Just imagine if I said that.
What do you think the front page headline would say?
“Disgusting untouchable Tory forces disabled and long-term homes into workhouses”.

Can you think of one? pic.twitter.com/WeO5qNPONF

— Lee Anderson (@LeeAndersonMP_) January 11, 2023

This caught the eye of senior healthcare worker Chris Delaney – also one of Anderson’s constituents – who responded this way on Twitter.

A Tory MP, worried about his re-election prospects, is taking every opportunity to crush the opposition?

— Chris Delaney (@chris_delaney90) January 11, 2023

And Anderson’s response was, well, see for yourself.

You have one Twitter follower in 5 years. You are hardly an influential person if even your friends refuse to follow you. If you have friends.

— Lee Anderson (@LeeAndersonMP_) January 11, 2023

Acting deputy, everyone!

But we’re really glad he did, because not only did it make for some very interesting takedowns…

Hi Lee if that’s your real name. I have 60k followers and I think you are a fool. Go stroke your nuts for charity.

— David Quantick (@quantick) January 11, 2023

You’re very thin, Lee – maybe politics isn’t for you. (Also, “you’re hardly an influencer” is a meaningless line to someone who doesn’t claim to be an influencer. That would be like trying to insult me ​​by telling me that I’m not a plumber, for example.)

— Red Sky at Night (@redskyatnight) January 11, 2023

I have hundreds of thousands of followers on Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. All my followers and I generally agree that you are an absolute dick, Lee.

Focus on finding a new job because you will be deservedly kicked out at the next GE along with your fellow losers.

— Supertanskii (@supertanskiii) January 11, 2023

But Lee has a friendhttps://t.co/asodDX5DKK

— Danny Wallace (@dannywallace) January 11, 2023

… when it did, it blew up in Anderson’s face in a big way, too.

@LeeAndersonMP_ angry with me resulted in me (one of his constituents) gaining a small following 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/QIWVYy8EPV

— Chris Delaney (@chris_delaney90) January 11, 2023

this #ChrisVsLeeand THIS IS LIVE! https://t.co/FymI6dK3FE

— Simon Harris – The Man Who Acts Dad (THIS DAD) (@simonharris_mbd) January 11, 2023

@LeeAndersonMP_ Now I have many friends who are halfway to accepting the “most important” MP 😉😘

— Chris Delaney (@chris_delaney90) January 11, 2023

pic.twitter.com/UGjqZfPBwm

— Chris Delaney (@chris_delaney90) January 11, 2023

Apparently it’s called the Nadine Doris effect!

— Chris Delaney (@chris_delaney90) January 11, 2023

It really is, Chris! How you can read the whole thing here.

Here’s the latest feed story.

Well, it’s been about 24 hours since Tory MP Lee Anderson accused his constituent Chris of having no Twitter followers and no friends in real life. Will Chris overtake Leigh with 30p today in another example of the Doris Effect? We can do it, so go forth and STRENGTHEN @chris_delaney90 NOW! pic.twitter.com/IjCnlRw3Ag

— Simon Harris – The Man Who Acts Dad (THIS DAD) (@simonharris_mbd) January 12, 2023

And as if you needed any further encouragement, to follow @chris_delaney90 on Twitter here!

A final word from Chris…

If I have more friends than you @LeeAndersonMP_ #30 pLee you must share your 30p lunch money with me! That’s what the teacher said

— Chris Delaney (@chris_delaney90) January 12, 2023

And also this.

Almost a year ago, 30p Lee justified his horrible behavior by saying he “might be on the spectrum.” As a support worker for adults on the autism spectrum, I find this offensive to them https://t.co/YjL486RkDr

— Chris Delaney (@chris_delaney90) January 11, 2023

30p for your thoughts Lee?

Source Twitter @chris_delaney90