Clarkson's comment refers to massive striking among public-sector workers...

Terrence Miao - 2011-12-01 13:54:40+1100 - Updated: 2011-12-01 13:54:40+1100

Clarkson's comment refers to massive striking among public-sector workers in the UK to protest austerity measures, including pension reform, proposed in response to the UK's government debt. The strikes have ignited a public hatefest among government wonks and public figures.

Jeremy Clarkson says striking workers should be "executed in front of their families"

Terrence Miao - 2011-12-04 21:22:06+1100

Unison's assistant general secretary Karen Jennings said Clarkson had spoken "almost like Gaddafi wold have spoken about demonstrators".

Unison general secretary Dave Prentis welcomed Clarkson's apology, urging him to spend a day with public sector workers in a hospital, "cleaning up sick, bathing patients, and wiping bottoms".