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Jeremy Clarkson's TV outburst in which he said striking workers "should be shot" has led to more than 21,000 complaints to the BBC.
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Asked during an interview, what he would do with strikers, Clarkson replied: "I would have them all shot".
He added: "I would take them outside and execute them in front of their families.
"I mean how dare they go on strike when they have these gilt-edged pensions that are going to be guaranteed, while the rest of us have to work for a living."
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Others applauded his controversial statements, saying they were clearly said a joke. One blogger on the New Statesman site suggested: "The literal minded response of most liberals only panders to Clarkson's depiction of the left as sour, humourless and boring."
Labour leader Ed Miliband said he had not heard the comments but added that they were "absolutely disgraceful and disgusting".
Dave Prentis, general secretary of Unison, said: "Clarkson's comments on the One Show were totally outrageous, and they cannot be tolerated. We are seeking urgent legal advice about what further action we can take against him and the BBC, and whether or not his comments should be referred to the police.
"Public sector workers and their families are utterly shocked by Jeremy Clarkson's revolting comments. We know that many other licence fee-payers share our concerns about his outrageous views.
"The One Show is broadcast at a time when children are watching - they could have been scared and upset by his aggressive statements. An apology is not enough - we are calling on the BBC to sack Jeremy Clarkson immediately. Such disgusting statements have no place on our TV screens.
"Jeremy Clarkson clearly needs a reminder of just who he is talking about when he calls for public sector workers to be shot in front of their families. Whilst he is driving round in fast cars for a living, public sector workers are busy holding our society together - they save others' lives on a daily basis, they care for the sick, the vulnerable, the elderly.
"They wipe bottoms, noses, they help children to learn, and empty bins. They deserve all our thanks - certainly not the unbelievable level of abuse he threw at them."
Following Clarkson's outburst, the BBC issued a swift on-air apology, saying he sometimes overstepped the mark in his quest for "comic" value. It has received complaints from viewers over his remarks.
While some members of the audience laughed at his execution comment, presenters Matt Baker and Alex Jones appeared shocked and were left shifting uncomfortably in their seats.
Later Clarkson added: "'I do sometimes use the train to come to London but it always stops in Reading. It's always because somebody has jumped in front of it and somebody has burst.
"You just think, why have we stopped because we've hit somebody? What's the point of stopping? It won't make them better."
The BBC said in a statement last night: "The One Show is a live topical programme which often reflects the day's talking points. Usually we get it right, but on this occasion we feel the item wasn't perfectly judged. The BBC and Jeremy would like to apologise for any offence caused."
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Asked during an interview, what he would do with strikers, Clarkson replied: "I would have them all shot".
He added: "I would take them outside and execute them in front of their families.
"I mean how dare they go on strike when they have these gilt-edged pensions that are going to be guaranteed, while the rest of us have to work for a living."
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Others applauded his controversial statements, saying they were clearly said a joke. One blogger on the New Statesman site suggested: "The literal minded response of most liberals only panders to Clarkson's depiction of the left as sour, humourless and boring."
Labour leader Ed Miliband said he had not heard the comments but added that they were "absolutely disgraceful and disgusting".
Dave Prentis, general secretary of Unison, said: "Clarkson's comments on the One Show were totally outrageous, and they cannot be tolerated. We are seeking urgent legal advice about what further action we can take against him and the BBC, and whether or not his comments should be referred to the police.
"Public sector workers and their families are utterly shocked by Jeremy Clarkson's revolting comments. We know that many other licence fee-payers share our concerns about his outrageous views.
"The One Show is broadcast at a time when children are watching - they could have been scared and upset by his aggressive statements. An apology is not enough - we are calling on the BBC to sack Jeremy Clarkson immediately. Such disgusting statements have no place on our TV screens.
"Jeremy Clarkson clearly needs a reminder of just who he is talking about when he calls for public sector workers to be shot in front of their families. Whilst he is driving round in fast cars for a living, public sector workers are busy holding our society together - they save others' lives on a daily basis, they care for the sick, the vulnerable, the elderly.
"They wipe bottoms, noses, they help children to learn, and empty bins. They deserve all our thanks - certainly not the unbelievable level of abuse he threw at them."
Following Clarkson's outburst, the BBC issued a swift on-air apology, saying he sometimes overstepped the mark in his quest for "comic" value. It has received complaints from viewers over his remarks.
While some members of the audience laughed at his execution comment, presenters Matt Baker and Alex Jones appeared shocked and were left shifting uncomfortably in their seats.
Later Clarkson added: "'I do sometimes use the train to come to London but it always stops in Reading. It's always because somebody has jumped in front of it and somebody has burst.
"You just think, why have we stopped because we've hit somebody? What's the point of stopping? It won't make them better."
The BBC said in a statement last night: "The One Show is a live topical programme which often reflects the day's talking points. Usually we get it right, but on this occasion we feel the item wasn't perfectly judged. The BBC and Jeremy would like to apologise for any offence caused."
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