Expelled Gerry Downing has – in the manner of Kim Jong Un – “issued a statement” which is more of a bizarre and rambling rant, protesting Labour’s decision to kick him out. It’s very enjoyable stuff:

“Guido Fawkes – a right wing bigot, a true political heir of William Joyce. He is another Lord Haw Haw. I will not be slandered and have my political views distorted and lied about by political scoundrels like Staines, Cameron and [Andrew] Neil. I will refute their slanders and put forward my true political beliefs. If I get expelled from the Labour party for those I have grounds to fightback. I will not accept being expelled for the outright lies that are now circulating about me and the politics of Socialist Fight.”

Readers can make up their minds about Downing’s views by reading the full quotes, in context. Guido hears Downing will be appearing on the Daily Politics later this morning with that scoundrel Andrew Neil…