Katie Hopkins has been accused of sharing a "crazy conspiracy theory" after lashing out about face masks in a Twitter rant. The controversial right-wing blogger ranted that the public were being "played" over face coverings – despite scientists across the world urging people to wear them.
Hopkins – who has a track record of causing fury on social media – was told this time she'd gone too far even for her supporters by claiming masks were a "crutch" because people are fearful to go out..
The 45-year-old wrote: "This week you will be told to wear masks in public It is not for your safety. Or that of others. "Masks are ineffectiveIt is because govt / MSM have made you so FEARFUL of going out, masks are now intended as a crutch. "To help you