Piers Morgan has branded the government "gutless weasels" as he slammed Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his comments on the free press.
The PM had been responding to the Extinction Rebellion attempts to shut down the British press when he made the comments.
Co-host Susanna Reid jokingly quipped: "Championing free speech."
Piers sarcastically responded: "It's great. Here's what Boris tweeted - it really moved me - 'A free press is vital in holding the government and other powerful institutions to account on issues critical for the future of our country, including the fight against climate change.
"'It is completely unacceptable to seek to limit the public's access to news in this way.'"
Piers added: "I couldn't agree more, Boris! It's completely unacceptable to limit the public's access to news, particularly for news critical to the future of our country! Like Covid-19, for example. Also, a free press is vital! I agree with you! I so agree with you!"
"Answering all the critical questions," Susanna wryly remarked.
Piers continued to address the prime minister: "Is this the moment to remind you, we have a little day counter?
"We're going to put this on the desk now - it's been 132 days since you - the same prime minister who really feels it's vital to count, particularly on issues critical for the future of this country.
"It's been 132 days since you launched a blockade of Good Morning Britain. You! The prime minister, Boris Johnson."
He quipped that "you couldn't make it up", adding: "Gutless little weasels!"
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV
