But she told BBC Breakfast she stood by the campaign, saying it highlighted apparent failings in the justice system.

The advert, posted on Thursday, has attracted cross-party criticism.

Next to a photo and mock signature of the prime minister, the ad says: "Do you think adults convicted of sexually assaulting children should go to prison? Rishi Sunak doesn't."

Asked on BBC Breakfast if she stood by the Twitter post, Ms Powell said: "What I stand by is what that graphic is trying to show, which is that the prime minister of our country is responsible for the criminal justice system of our country and currently that criminal justice system is not working." ไพ่บาคาร่า