A row live on turned explosive as presenter Ben Kentish “lost it” with a caller.
The pair were debating UK officers when things turned awkward, with Ben fuming: “Get a grip!”
Caller Andrew phoned in to the programme and made the comparison of British cops with members of the Gestapo, which didn’t sit right with Ben, who fumed: “The idea that in any way their support for the law and upholding it somehow justifies even a little bit violence against them is grotesque.”
Andrew held his own, suggesting: “They should leave the job.”
Ben asked: “What, they should all leave the job because they don’t like the law? What do you want them to do, Andrew? They’ve got kids to feed, they’ve got families to support.”
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An LBC row turned explosive (Image: LBC)
Andrew hit back: “If you think the law’s unjust, would you join the Nazi party?” and Ben lost it, fuming: “Oh, get a grip Andrew! Get a grip, come on!”
The caller said: “You don’t understand, like I said, about the deep inequality and the persecution of children who have nothing-“
The presenter was left fuming as he terminated the call (Image: LBC)
“I do understand,” Ben replied. “What I don’t understand is the comparison between people upholding the law in a 21st century liberal democracy, whether you agree with private education or taxation levels or not, and being a member of the SS.
“I’m really sorry, sir, but respectfully – give your head a wobble. That is an outrageous thing to say. Thank you Andrew,” he added before terminating the call.