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Martin Lewis reacts to criticism over tweet containing swear word ‘Built for profanity'

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Martin Lewis, 49, came under fire yesterday after sharing a tweet containing a swear word in view of his 1.2 million followers.The Money Saving Expert expressed his outrage as he explained that the cheapest open market energy fix is currently “76% more expensive than the current price cap.”He penned: “S***!

The cheapest open market energy fix is now 76% more expensive than the current price cap.“It's far more expensive even than where the 50% April price cap will likely land, & than where it'll land when it likely rises AGAIN in Oct (if wholesale rates dont fall)." (sic)But some Twitter users seemed taken aback by Martin’s exclamation.Twitter user mike57bryant said: “Why would a renowned financial guru use such a four letter word to portray the situation of the wholesale energy prices.“He is good at campaigning, tell us how much of our bill is green levies, etc?“Let's campaign to remove them to general taxation for a fair way to collect.”Martin logged onto the social media platform again today to clarify his word choice.The Good Morning Britain star tweeted: “To the few complaining about my 1st word in this tweet.“I rarely swear here, but do think about how I communicate.“Swear words used infrequently have power to swiftly convey emotion & feeling.“The coming £600/yr energy rise pushing millions in poverty seems built for profanity.”Martin’s tweet gathered more than 1,000 likes in less than an hour, with some fans of the ITV presenter sending him messages of support.ArvindHickman penned: “’S***’ is not a swear word mate.“I would have gone for 'What the F***’.

FYI, you can abbreviate it to 'WTF'.“Keep up the great work mate, it's really valued.”VoodooEconomist added: “Hear, hear! I appreciate you consider your audience.

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