KATIE Hopkins was the subject of widespread condemnation for comments on Twitter relating to the death of of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail on the Isle of Bute.
She tweeted two seperate newspaper cuttings, one showing an increase in sexual crimes in Argyll and Bute, and another about Syrian refugees moving to Rothesay.
Hopkins was seemingly trying to suggest the Syrians were responsible for the young girl's murder.
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Hopkins is able to use Twitter to spread her hate to a huge audience – and she makes full use of that opportunity.
The tweet in question has 1300 Retweets and 1800 Likes. We want to make it clear to those people – and those who silently agree – exactly who they're supporting.
Here's a sample of her past opinions shared on Twitter.
1
Life expectancy in Scotland based 07/ 08 birth is 59.5. Goodness me. That lot will do anything to avoid working until retirement.
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) November 30, 2013
2
If people's disability benefit was handed out from the top rung of a ladder I reckon most would climb the ladder to get it.
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) April 25, 2012
3
Someone killed themselves in front of my train today. AGAIN! How many times have I got to tell you? Stop being selfish. I'm a busy lady.
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) December 1, 2014
4
To be diagnosed as depressed is the holy grail of illnesses for many. The ultimate passport to self obsession. Get a grip people.
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) March 29, 2015
5
Kids at school busy making Father's Day cards. Tyler, Chardonnay and Hunter are having some time playing outside instead.
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) June 18, 2015
6
(Now Deleted) Next time you hear someone say we are safer IN the EU - remember Brussels. Seen as the heart of Europe, it is now jihadi central. #brexit.
7
In case you missed it @KTHopkins posted this and then took it down pic.twitter.com/9Xz0JG1siL
— Trumpton (@Trump_ton) May 2, 2017
8
Palestinians busy knifing Israelis. 2 state solution my arse. Filthy rodents burrowing beneath Israel. Time to restart the bombing campaign
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) November 10, 2014
9
Ramadan typically brings a spike in violence in Middle East. I get grumpy when I don't eat - but I don't blow things up. Religion of peace?
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) June 29, 2014
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