WANTAGE MP had twitter talking last night not just about his politics but also his sideburns.

Ed Vaizey made an appearance on BBC Two's Newsnight Tuesday night and during his interview top Tories were tweeting out their support.

Michael Gove, who was secretary of state for education while David Cameron was Prime Minister, described his colleague as "brilliant."

Mr Gove was also quick to defend Mr Vaizey's sideburns.

He also tweeted: