Katie Hopkins has caused controversy on Twitter after comparing Scotland's defence of the Barnett formula to an overweight child arguing for more cake.
The controversial columnist made the remark while live tweeting during the leaders TV debate on Channel Four last night.
David Cameron and Ed Miliband were questioned by Jeremy Paxman during the event, which is the first of the leader TV debates.
Scotland trying to defend Barnett formula - like trying to argue why the fat ugly kid should get an extra slice of cake @bbcquestiontime
- Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) March 26, 2015
The comment was met with a mixed response on Twitter.
@KTHopkins @bbcquestiontime No Katie,it's cake and a fizzy drink too.
- Michael Giles (@themichaelgiles) March 26, 2015
@scott37allen @KTHopkins @bbcquestiontime Do you understand the Barnett formula? If the Govt. were carrying Scotland, why fight to keep us?
- Gregor Allan (@mrgregorallan) March 26, 2015
@KTHopkins its a bottle of iron bru and battered mars bar
- Ange (@angeladcgill) March 26, 2015
@scott37allen @KTHopkins @bbcquestiontime Topography dictates the apportionment of finances. Ditch trident and ditch Barnett. Win Win.
- Gregor Allan (@mrgregorallan) March 26, 2015
@KTHopkins @bbcquestiontime She will abuse anyone she wants AND get away with it!!
- StuartAndrews2015 (@StuAndrews2) March 26, 2015
@KTHopkins @bbcquestiontime What relevance does the word 'ugly' have in that statement?
- Susan McLellan (@Speedqueenie) March 27, 2015
@KTHopkins @MTM1931 @bbcquestiontime honey we don't care what you think, you opinion means diddly squat to us so jog on ð???
- Nancy B (@TheBoltonBitch) March 27, 2015
Hopkins also said that she would leave the UK if Ed Miliband became Prime Minister, a statement that many Twitter users claimed would actually encourage them to vote Labour.
If this man is Prime Minister I will leave the UK. This man is not Great Britain. This is Russell Brand in a chuffing suit #Battle4Number10
- Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) March 26, 2015
@KTHopkins @LiamBones Wow. Labour Government surely a guarantee now?
- Dan Lee (@danleeuk) March 26, 2015
A reason to vote Ed. "@KTHopkins: If this man is Prime Minister I will leave the UK."
- Ashley McKay (@NEHSWAYW) March 26, 2015
"@KTHopkins: If this man is Prime Minister I will leave the UK." - Labour surges to 50% lead in the polls.
- BaldyMike (@BaldyMemike) March 26, 2015
Best advert for Labour and Ed Miliband "@KTHopkins: If this man is Prime Minister I will leave the UK. This man is not Great Britain."
- Rob Golledge (@golledge_star) March 26, 2015
Hopkins caused a storm on Twitter last week after comparing SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to ebola.
In her column for the Sun, Hopkins said: "As you may be aware, the Scots and I seldom see eye to eye. Given Nicola Sturgeon is three foot four in heels this is literally as well as figuratively accurate.
"Channelling the spirit of Alex Salmond - Scotland's very own Churchill Dog ('oh yesssss…') - Sturgeon is determined to make life in Britain as harmonious as a long weekend with your mother-in-law.
"I would avoid Sturgeon in the way one seeks to avoid Ebola. By taking extreme measures.
"If this involves full scale nuclear-biological-chemical warfare gear that is a price I am willing to pay for avoiding the social anthrax that heads up the SNP.
"I think politics is rather like the Voice. Surprisingly ugly people make it through to the end phases of the competition.
"Nicola is a good example of this. One can only hope she doesn't go ahead and win the bloody thing."
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