The Daily Mail has refused to apologise for attacking Ralph Miliband, instead running an editorial repeating the claims that Ed Miliband's father hated Britain. Many people have been what they see as an inappropriate personal attack. In reaction, some users on Twitter have set up the hashtag #mydadhatedbritain. Heavily tongue in cheek, and very British in attitude, here are some of the best ones:

My Dad once punched a morris dancer at a real ale festival. #mydadhatedbritain — Vikki Stone (@vikkistone) October 1, 2013

When unemployed, my dad did claim his benefits. #mydadhatedbritain — Michael Hann (@MichaelAHann) October 1, 2013

My dad died of pancreatic cancer. Both "pancreatic" and "cancer" are foreign words. #mydadhatedbritain — Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) October 1, 2013

One morning in 1994, my Dad had a croissant for breakfast #mydadhatedBritain — Andrew (@andycabourn) October 1, 2013

My dad once took us on a country and western themed Butlins weekend break #mydadhatedbritain — Nina Miles (@NinaMiles78) October 1, 2013

My Dad didn't think Vera Lynn was a national treasure during the war - he preferred Betty Grable (better legs he said) #mydadhatedbritain — joanne henry (@JoanHenry7) October 1, 2013

My dad went on a 12-hour train journey the day of Will & Kate's wedding solely to avoid hearing or seeing any of it. #mydadhatedbritain — Katharine Busby (@MissKBusby) October 1, 2013

My dad grew garlic, then put it in food. He's practically French #mydadhatedbritain — Hannah Graham (@HannahGraham21) October 1, 2013

My dad never watched Saturday afternoon football #mydadhatedbritain — Johanna Derry (@carrieobagg) October 1, 2013