Kay Burley’s takedown of former UKIP leader Gerard Batten will win your vote

John Plunkett. Updated October 1st, 2019

Former UKIP leader Gerard Batten took aim at Sky News anchor Kay Burley and – like his short-lived career as a political party leader – it didn’t end well.

It began when Burley said this about Batten’s fellow former UKIP leader, Nigel Farage.

So @Nigel_Farage says he will stand for parliament at the next election – again.

He’s failed to succeed many times before including losing to a dolphin. Well, a man dressed as a dolphin, but ya know#ridge #GeneralElection #brexitcrisis

— Kay Burley (@KayBurley) September 29, 2019

And there was no way Batten was going to stand for that. No way.

How did you get your job Kay? You were recruited by people as biased as you are otherwise you wouldn’t be on TV every day. The public have no say in putting you there & we can’t get rid of you. So don’t take the piss out of someone who actually stands for election. https://t.co/ClLSsdba7L

— Gerard Batten (@GerardBattenUK) September 29, 2019

Cue Burley.

I studied for an NCTJ qualification in law; public admin; English & shorthand.
I worked in local TV & radio
I presented TV-am breakfast show
I have worked @ Sky News for 31 years
I write for the national press

Your own party banned YOU from standing again as leader of UKIP https://t.co/uSOFgQsyuH

— Kay Burley (@KayBurley) September 30, 2019

Well, she won our vote.

You are incredible KAY!! So inspiring and have absollutely earned your position and authority! pic.twitter.com/kSxo66xFas

— Carrie Eddins (@blondepreneur) September 30, 2019

Plus – and this really cannot be emphasised loudly enough – his name is half a cake.

— The Secret Barrister (@BarristerSecret) September 30, 2019