Today Theresa May revealed her plan for ‘a global Britain’ in a speech at Lancaster House. While her words were well-received by her party and the media, not everyone is so convinced. Step forward Lily Allen.
Yes, the pop singer — who last year apologised ‘on behalf of my country’ on a visit to the Calais ‘jungle’ camp — has taken to Twitter to offer her two cents’ worth on May’s proposals. Alas it’s not good news. Allen says although a global Britain ‘could b good’ it might not happen as the ‘world still hates us’ because of… slavery.
While many Europhiles and EU officials no doubt have plenty of reservations as to why Britain ought not to be a global player, Mr S suspects slavery is not on the list…
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