David Cameron responds to Patrick Stewart's Twitter jibe

David Cameron, the UK Prime Minister, has responded to Sir Patrick Stewart’s Twitter gag that saw the ‘X-Men’ actor lampooning the politician’s now infamous ‘phone’ Tweet.

[Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen meet Elmo in New York]

Cameron became a viral hit after a tweet from his account showing him on the phone, apparently discussing the current situation in Ukraine with Barack Obama, was retweeted thousands of time inspiring many spoofs.

Patrick Stewart, who has become a social media sensation of late, posted a photo of himself holding a tub of wet wipes imitating the Premier, which was subsequently retweeted more times than the original it was spoofing.

Cameron’s response today, showing him deep in discussion with Bill Clinton was directed at the actor, saying "Talking to another US President, this time face to face, not on the phone.”

This is the first time the PM has ever sent a direct reply tweet to an individual. He followed up the cringey post by 'following' Patrick Stewart.

Surely you’ve got better things to be doing with your time Dave?