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Richard Madeley abruptly ended an interview with defence secretary Gavin Williamson because he "refused to answer the question".

The presenter demanded to know whether Gavin Williamson , the Secretary of State for Defence, regretted telling Russia to "shut up and go away" after the UK expelled 23 of its spies after the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal.

Mr Williamson did not offer a straight answer to Richard's question, and tried to praise NHS staff who looked after them, commend them for their dignity in the way they have dealt with their ordeal and describe the government's response to the poisoning.

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But this was not good enough for Richard, who is stepping in for Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain.

He continued to interrupt, raise his voice and try to coerce the politician into answering his question.

Richard said some had compared the minister to Donald Trump and asked: "Do you regret that now, do you think it was too informal?"

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When Mr Williamson started speaking, Richard interrupted and said: "No sorry, no no no.

"Can you answer the question, I'm sure you want to pay tributes but I asked you a straight question so can you answer that question please?"

The Defence Secretary continued answering without referencing his language, but Richard was still not happy.

He said: "Yes, do you regret telling Russia to shut up and go away?

"Mr Williamson please answer the question, I'm asking it not on my behalf on the behalf of the viewers.

"Do you think it was too casual an expression, please answer that question."

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After further speech did not answer the question, Richard called his language "Trump-esque" before trying one more time, after which he declared the interview was "terminated."

He bemoaned the interview to co-host Charlotte Hawkins , who remained fairly quiet throughout, and later made reference to the trainwreck interview when speaking to a super sperm donor, Clive.

He told Clive: "Thank you for answering straight questions, unlike other guests on the show."

Fans were absolutely enraged by his actions, saying he is trying to be like the usual presenter, whose feisty interview technique has often divided viewers.

One added: "Wish Richard Medley [sic] would stop trying to be like @piersmorgan on @GMB switched off after 5 mins!"

Another said: "Richard Madeley just hung up on the defence secretary? Your not @piersmorgan you just sit in his seat. Awful presenter. #GMB"

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.