‘Disgraceful p***ks!’ Rejoiner activists blasted for brutal disrespect at Starmer speech | UK | News
Anti-Brexit protester Steve Bray drowned out the 63-year-old’s speech as the notorious activist sang Ode to Joy. The work, which is considered the anthem of the European Union, made it difficult for some viewers to hear Starmer’s words. The satirical Brexit Song, whose chorus declares “We are all living in a Brexit tragedy”, was blasted outside the gates of Downing Street.
The music started again and stopped briefly as Starmer walked towards 10 Downing Street. Today’s show received backlash from viewers, with many calling Bray’s actions “a complete disgrace” and “distasteful”.
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Another added: “Watching Starmer resign. Rishi Sunak playing music to drown out our conversations was distasteful and disrespectful; doing the same to Keir Starmer is equally distasteful and disrespectful.”
“These are rejoining activists. Disrespectful p***ks.”
“Steve Bray – overstepped the mark by playing an ode to joy in the opening part of Keir Starmer’s resignation speech. There’s absolutely no need for this. Stupid, pointless and downright rude,” added a third.
A fourth wrote: “Steve Bray should be arrested for public nuisance. Loud music is unacceptable, especially when the Prime Minister is addressing the nation. Why don’t the police stop him?”
Protesters have a history of similar disruptions; He has previously blasted Labour’s 1997 anthem D:Ream’s “Things Can Only Get Better” through a megaphone as Rishi Sunak called for a snap election in 2024.
Starmer today confirmed he will resign because he no longer believes his party can win the next General Election.
The outgoing Prime Minister said: “I know the question for us now is not who is best placed to change Labor, bring us to power and begin the vital work of improving the lives of millions of people.
“Those questions have been answered. The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead the next general election.
“I have heard my parliamentary party’s response loud and clear, and I accept it with great grace.”
