A Leeds man has been hailed a 'legend' after he took aim at the Home Secretary whilst appearing on Lorraine.
Andy, from Leeds, was speaking to the ITV breakfast show host about his decision to take in Ukrainian refugees before the government announced their £350 incentive.
He told the show that he had been planning to take in refugees regardless of the cash incentive and seemed less than impressed in the Government's handling of the crisis.
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A new Government scheme will see Brits open their doors to refugees and be paid a 'thank you' amount of £350 for doing so.
This kicks into action today (March 14) but the Government has come under fierce criticism for reacting 'way too slow' with the previous VISa route restricted to family members of people settled in the UK.
Leeds-born Andy showed no hesitation in sharing his thoughts on the Government's response, telling Lorraine: "well I think the Home Secretary Priti Patel... well she should change her name to Priti Pathetic."
He added: "Well the Government, it's like shutting the door after the horse has bolted. "It's a poor do".
Viewers responded quickly with many agreeing with Andy.
@DeliaCazzato typed: "Yes, what an amazing man, Andy and yes #PritiPatel she’s pretty pathetic #Lorraine #SupportUkraine."
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"We need more Good Samaritans like Andy and less uncaring MPs. We are supposed to be United Kingdom, it’s not that United at No 10."
@hannah99xx liked the Yorkshire man's word too, adding: "A man who’s opening his home to Ukrainian refugees has just said Priti Patel should change her name to ‘Priti Pathetic’ and it’s the best thing I’ve ever heard, legend."
@seanthomas2810 directed his comments at Lorraine, asking: "@reallorraine How many refugees are you taking in, plenty of room in your guest house for a family and you don’t need the £350 either. Everyone’s a winner."
@SteveB2Notts didn't like Lorraine's handling of the discussion either, saying: "You lost it there Lorraine."
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