Tory MP for Mansfield, Ben Bradley, is being attacked on Twitter by supporters of the Labour leader, who have accused him of making libelous accusations about Corbyn.

The Labour leader has been at the centre of a media storm over suggestions that he worked for Czechoslovakian spies, posing as diplomats during the Cold War – and even hosted several meetings in Parliament. Corbyn's office has denied that he ever knowingly met with a spy.

Questions were asked by the national media, but Bradley outright accused him of selling his country down the river. The accusations have prompted Guardian columnist Owen Jones to call on Corbyn to take legal action against the MP.

The row started when Bradley tweeted support for Conservative Parliamentary Officer Chloe Wilson, who had engaged with Jones in a Twitter spat earlier.

Far-right Watch tweeted Bradley, condemning his support for Wilson, who was accused of laughing at homophobic abuse directed at Jones.

Bradley tweeted in response – and all hell broke loose.

This is not the first time Bradley and Jones have clashed. Jones is backing “unseat” campaigns against Tories clinging to their constituencies. The pair’s row comes just days before Jones’ campaign makes its way to Bradley’s Mansfield.

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