Politics

Morrisey Blasts London Olympics for Abetting "Blustering Jingoism"

Blames the royal family for "hijacking" the games and compares the atmosphere to Germany circa 1939

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The singer claimed the Royal Family have "hijacked" the Games and said "the spirit of 1939 Germany now pervades throughout media-brand Britain".

In a message to fans on his website, the former Smiths frontman wrote: "I am unable to watch the Olympics due to the blustering jingoism that drenches the event. Has England ever been quite so foul with patriotism?