The best Twitter reactions to Toby Young's resignation

Following his controversial appointment just over a week ago, journalist and director of the New Schools Network charity Toby Young has resigned from the board of universities regulator, the Office for Students.

The news comes after a petition calling for Young to be dismissed from the role gained more than 210,000 signatures.

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Critics doubted whether Young was suitable for the job, citing his past remarks on social media as proof.

Toby Young stands down from Office for Students over controversial comments https://t.co/JPc2vbGQ5Z pic.twitter.com/AFGRkIqeXw

— i newspaper (@theipaper) January 9, 2018

Now removed tweets from the Spectator columnist included sexual remarks about women's bodies and inappropriate references to masturbation.

Young (who reportedly deleted more than 40,000 tweets after the announcement of his new appointment) has since apologised for his past comments.

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As a rule, though, Twitter users are not a forgiving bunch. Here are some of the best reactions to Young's resignation so far.

Of course, there's a Simpsons clip for every occasion.

Toby Young’s tenure at the office for students. pic.twitter.com/vINByurg5E

— Jamie Ross (@JamieRoss7) January 9, 2018

Some Twitter users were simply pleased to see the disgraced journalist go.

Toby Young quits. See ya!