Elton John backs Labour as he joins host of celebs in Keir Starmer support
29.06.2024 - 20:35
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Sir Elton John has joined a string of celebrities sending messages of support to Keir Starmer - and urging the public to vote Labour. The Rocketman singer joins Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington, funnyman Jason Manford and Dragons Den legend Deborah Meaden who also sent their messages of support.
In an event in London to mark the final weekend before the general election, the Labour leader told supporters: "You can be part of changing our country next week. We can heal the wounds, bring our country together, return politics to service, and start to build a new Britain.
"Change only happens if you vote for it, and it is time for change. Time to stop the chaos, turn the page and rebuild our country by voting Labour on July the 4th."
Mr Starmer was introduced at the event by comedian Bill Bailey and TV presenter June Sarpong, reports the Mirror. Sit Elton's message drew attention to the party's plans to increase support for the creative industries - both for young people and working artists. In a video message alongside husband David Furnish, Sir Elton said: "It's heartbreaking to see the hopes of Britain's next generation of creative talent downtrodden by bureaucracy and red tape.
He went on: "The rich cultural exchange and education that informed my early years and paved the way for my career and success is drying up and in danger of dying out completely." Mr Furnish said Labour's manifesto "sets out sensible and practical proposals that promise to give every young person a creative education and help young and emerging musicians achieve the routes to success that have been cruelly and pointlessly snatched away from them."
Sir Elton added: "That's why we're backing Keir and Labour to win this election." Mr Manford's message
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