Sandy Mcfadzean, a husband of a government Minister says Coronarivus is a “mental illness”.
Mr Mcfadzean is the husband of Conservative MP and Cabinet Office Minister Chloe Smith.
He was among the protesters who marched against COVID-19 restrictions last weekend.
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Eastern Daily Press Newspaper reported that Mr Mcfadzean has tweeted in the past that the government is a ‘globalist puppets’ and ‘tyrants’.
It could be recalled that Unite For Freedom marched last Saturday calling for an end to social distancing, COVID-19 track and trace and face coverings.
Mr Mcfadzean is an employee of Credit Suisse where he holds the position of a vice president.
He had tweeted “COVID-19 is most likely an outbreak of mental illness”, according to the Eastern Daily Press report.
In another post, he wrote “Government need to be clear.
“Either there is a killer virus on the loose or there isn’t. (Spoiler alert: There isn’t).”
The newspaper disclosed that his Twitter handle was deleted on Wednesday after the paper attempted to contact the Norwich North MP for comment.
Reacting to the posts, his wife, Ms Smith, according to the Eastern Daily Press, said “My husband’s a private citizen. Everyone’s entitled to their own view, and to debate. I take a different view.”
The Conservative Party has yet to comment while Credit Suisse refused to comment, Sky News reports.
Natasha Harpley who is the leader of the Labour Group on Broadland Council defended the MP, however, smash the opinion.
She Tweeted “Chloe Smith is not her husband’s keeper but wow, how embarrassing.
“What an insult to the 1000s who have died & those experiencing actual mental ill-health.
“I hope his ignorance hasn’t compromised the health of both her & those she meets whilst carrying out MP duties.”
Labour MP for the neighbouring constituency of Norwich South, Clive Lewis said “There’s absolutely no way I’d hold anyone responsible for the views of their partner.
“However, if my partner was spouting forth COVID conspiracy, anti-vaccination nonsense, it is very likely the subject might come up for discussion at some point over tea.”
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