
In the 90s, when Noel Gallagher was still relevant and the UK was still in Europe and not locked in Westminster turmoil, the Manchurian musician was more than happy to dip his toe into politics.
He campaigned strongly to have Tony Blair and his new wave of Labour politics get elected to office in 1997 but hasn't been too vocal about what goes on in British politics since then.
Now the 52-year-old, in a fascinating interview with the Manchester Evening News which took place before his gig in Manchester's Heath Park, last week, has given his thoughts on the entire Brexit situation, which he has conflicting opinions on.
Whilst Gallagher admits that leaving Europe is ultimately something that he is against, despite adding that he didn't vote in the 2016 referendum, he had some strong thoughts on the many activists who have tirelessly campaigned against leaving the EU.
There’s only one f**king thing worse that a fool who voted for Brexit. That’s the rise of the c**** trying to get the vote overturned.
You take part in a democratic f**king process – if you don’t like the outcome, go to North Korea…I sat the day of Brexit and thought:
‘I can’t be arsed going to the polling station, who the f**k would vote to leave Europe? It’s a nonsensical f**king idea’. And you wake up the next day and think: ‘F**king hell, shit.’
But the thing that is taking place after that is frankly a disgrace. It’s a disgrace when you see people trying to get that vote overturned.
Because that’s fascism. Straight up. Pure and simple. Flying in the face of democracy, no matter what, because you don’t like what f**king happened.
None of us like it. But there it is, it’s happened. I get really f**king cross at myself for not voting, as I’m sure a lot of people didn’t vote.
They didn’t because they were thinking no one’s going to vote to leave, it’s a ridiculous idea. But now, I would defend the rights of people who voted to leave, it has to f**king go through.
"If you don't like the outcome, go to North Korea" - Noel Gallagher gave us his thoughts about Brexit and politics… https://t.co/THoaKYtKO9— Manchester News MEN (@Manchester News MEN) 1560590580
Elsewhere in the interview, Gallagher takes aim at Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott, Tony Blair and Nigel Farage throughout the explosive interview, which has divided opinions online.
For those opposed to Brexit, Gallagher's outspoken take on the subject has proven controversial.
Noel Gallagher reckons those who don't like Brexit should "go to North Korea". Would that be to enjoy a higher standard of living?— Keith Burge (@Keith Burge) 1560597727
Noel Gallagher, 2019: opposing Brexit is "fascism". Noel Gallagher, 2015: Ed Miliband is "a fucking communist." Noe… https://t.co/dvg8TNZllb— Nicholas Pegg (@Nicholas Pegg) 1560590346
@MENnewsdesk Noel Gallagher showing the complete absence of any cells in his brain. This is a total misunderstandin… https://t.co/6Z0xkcwVvG— NewManchesterWalks (expert guided tours) (@NewManchesterWalks (expert guided tours)) 1560582729
The High Flying Turds must have a new album out https://t.co/Fl2aqyGptC— thomas hobbs (@thomas hobbs) 1560592108
Well @NoelGallagher I’m in agreement on the craggy old donkey and he should go the f**k away however you have found… https://t.co/fASpcXHlnT— Jo-Anne Wild 🏃♀️ (@Jo-Anne Wild 🏃♀️) 1560593239
Pretty sure there was a period when this blinkered shitbox millionaire had some wisdom to impart, but it was clearl… https://t.co/HrhFjfP7h7— David (@David) 1560589965
Noel Gallagher calling Diane Abbott a buffoon, that doesn't have racial undertones at all, does it. https://t.co/PHg134lXzC— SL (@SL) 1560595291
Sweary cracker-barrel philosophy from rock legend who slightly diverges from Elton John's view that Remainers are d… https://t.co/yuRtkozQGc— Tom Gallagher (@Tom Gallagher) 1560595953
Sometimes wish that interviews with rock stars had never been invented. https://t.co/1a7cwYZgec— Justin Lewis (@Justin Lewis) 1560587710
However, on the other side of the argument, many have found his comments on the state of British politics, to be honest and refreshing.
"F***ng student debater, f***ing captain fishy craggy old f***ing donkey, f*** off," - Some of Noel Gallagher’s gre… https://t.co/xgq4A4rnuK— Magic Rat (Movies) (@Magic Rat (Movies)) 1560585184
I love this by Noel...esp on Corbyn...he doesn't hold back😂 https://t.co/jSwLXKTbz5— Danny (@Danny) 1560587886
Exclusive Noel Gallagher chat: 'If you don't like Brexit, go to North Korea' https://t.co/oNSx9hbJXm— BUY BRITISH 🇬🇧& SUPPORT BRITISH JOBS🇬🇧 (@BUY BRITISH 🇬🇧& SUPPORT BRITISH JOBS🇬🇧) 1560582339
Haha, love Noel! “F***ng student debater, f***ing captain fishy craggy old f***ing donkey, f*** off," he says of… https://t.co/s1j8hyo4KB— IsThatConfirmed 🤍💙💛 (@IsThatConfirmed 🤍💙💛) 1560594756
Noel's comments, despite appearing to be against Brexit does have a ring of patriotism behind it which was also prevalent in his brother Liam's comments in 2017, which were considerably more restrained and, dare we say, sensible.
Never thought Liam Gallagher would be the person who’d perfectly encapsulate my political outlook, but guess that’s… https://t.co/R5KKAL84Wr— Richard Innes (@Richard Innes) 1507653833
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