Alastair Campbell slammed on social media for appearing to equate Brexit with jihadism in bizarre tweet after London Bridge attack

ALASTAIR Campbell has been slammed on social media as a “nasty thug” for appearing to equate Brexit with jihadism in a bizarre tweet.

Tony Blair’s former spin doctor was attacked for the comments in the wake of the London Bridge attack, which he has since deleted.

The ex-Downing Street director of communications tweeted after the Prime Minister made a speech on the steps of Downing Street saying Britain is too tolerant of jihadist ideology.

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Theresa May vowed to take a hard line against terror following the deaths of seven people on the streets of the capital last night.

But Mr Campbell responded by posting:  “Mrs May is happy enough to tolerate the extremism of the Brextremist Lie Machine newspapers spewing hate day after day.”

The arch Remoaner was immediately pilloried on social media, with Tory MEP Dan Hannan calling it a “new low”.

One user said it was a “stupid and insensitive thing to say”, while another said: “Alastair Campbell continues his reign as one of the nastiest, most pathetic losers in the political sphere, I see.”

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan also took him to task, saying: “You’re equating Brexit media coverage with murderous Islamist terrorism that YOU helped promote by waging illegal Iraq War? Outrageous.”

Mr Campbell replied: “No. I am responding to what I thought was an ill judged speech. Who is she saying is tolerant of extremism?”

But 60-year-old deleted the tweet around two hours later and added: “Previous tweet deleted. Agreed it was over the top.

“But was genuinely angry at Mrs May’s speech which was highly political and ill judged.”

WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR:

• A van ploughed through pedestrians on London Bridge just after 10pm on Saturday

• Three men wearing fake bomb vests began knifing bystanders and pub-goers

• Staff at one pub barricaded the doors as the attackers tried storm the building before  the three terrorists were shot dead 

• At least seven victims were killed and 48 people were injured

• At least two police officers are among the injured

• Theresa May chaired a Cobra meeting before declaring ‘enough is enough’

• Jeremy Corbyn said he is ‘shocked and horrified’ by ‘brutal’ attack 

• Four controlled explosions were heard near The Sun’s offices in London Bridge between 1:20am and 1:50am

• Home Secretary Amber Rudd said police believe they have ‘all the main perpetrators’ and are confident they were radical Islamic terrorists
• Police Commissioner Cressida Dick praised the ‘extraordinary courage’ of by-standers
• Cops raid block of flats in Barking, East London, reportedly home to one of the attackers, and arrest 12

• Police appealed for witnesses 

• The Met opened a casualty bureau for those concerned about family and friends. There are two numbers to call: 0800 096 1233 and 020 7158 0197

• All the main political parties aside from UKIP suspended campaigning as Mrs May confirmed the election will go ahead
• One Love Manchester Concert will go ahead tonight as youngsters refuse to let terrorists stop them attending
• Sick ISIS thugs celebrated attack and called for more atrocities

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