An alliance of Corbynistas, George Galloway, UKIP’s nutty wing and internet conspiracy theorists have rushed to the defence of Russia Today after it had its Natwest account frozen:

“This is a crude, brute decision by a British government owned bank” LIVE @RT_com #RussiaToday

— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) October 17, 2016

I have a great deal of respect for the producers & journalists who’ve interviewed me on #russiatoday b/c they believe in their craft.
— Harry Leslie Smith (@Harryslaststand) October 17, 2016

@RT gave me a voice when @bbcscotland would not so I will do everything to support RT
— David Coburn MEP (@DavidCoburnUKip) October 17, 2016

Unlike some broadcasters, @RTUKnews 100% professional; disregard racist smear campaigns; give me freedom to comment uncensored. #solidarity

— Mohammed Ansar (@MoAnsar) October 17, 2016

Worried about those appearance fees drying up…