Blur bass player turned part-time cheese maker Alex James isn't voting Labour, it seems.
The musician and gentleman farmer has watched the debates unfold, before making his verdict known – where else? – on social media.
He writes:
I just cannot bring myself to vote for Jeremy Corbyn #CantBeCorbyn #BBCDebate
— Alex James (@alexjameshq) December 6, 2019
The quote caused mayhem online, with fans piling on to the bassist:
alex james and noel gallagher both having shit politics is just more proof that pulp are the best britpop band
— jake (@jk_adms) December 6, 2019
It seemed to cause opprobrium within Blur themselves, with Graham Coxon quietly making his feelings known:
GRAHAM COXON DIDNT SAY A FUCKING WORD ABOUT ALEX JAMES HE JUST QUIETLY RETWEETED A LABOUR TWEET AND LEFT
— tyler (@sociabiIity) December 7, 2019
Drummer Dave Rowntree, meanwhile, is a Labour councillor and is currently campaigning on behalf of the party:
Proud to say I’ve (postal) voted @labourlewis for Norwich South, and will be out canvassing with him* in the morning. #LabourParty @UKLabour
*weather permitting
— David Rowntree (@DaveRowntree) December 6, 2019
Christmas Canvassing. Gotta love it! @UKLabour pic.twitter.com/6OE3fHmuJW
— David Rowntree (@DaveRowntree) December 7, 2019
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