Spotify is hosting the controversial podcasts of right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones prompting calls for a boycott by outraged users.

Mr Jones, who hosts the Infowars podcasts which shares rumours and unverified news, has attracted criticism over a wide variety of false claims and personal attacks, leading to him being banned or censured by other tech platforms, including YouTube and Facebook.

However Spotify, which is primarily known as a music streaming service but also holds podcasts, has decided to continue to host Alex Jones’ show which has been described as a purveyor of “hate, fear, and propaganda".

The US conspiracy theorist has gained fame online for perpetuating the idea the illuminati controls the world and that frogs are being turned gay by polluted water supplies.