Actor Laurence Fox has called for the BBC to be defunded, labelling it a “corrupt organisation that sows division”.
Fox took to Twitter to respond to a post from BBC Countryfile’s account which highlighted how “many in Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups see the countryside as being a white environment”.
Responding, Mr Fox said: “Having lived in the countryside for 10 years, I’m fairly confident nature doesn’t give a f*** what colour you are.”
In a separate tweet, he added: “Defund this rubbish. Nature isn’t racist. Get a grip.” He signed off the tweet with the hashtag #DefundTheBBC.”
He later tweeted: “The @bbc is a corrupt organisation that sows division between friends. If they want to compete for our appreciation, they should do so within the free market.”
Just yesterday Mr Fox tweeted again about the BBC responding to a Tweet from the account ‘Defund The BBC he wrote: “The @bbc has “No relevance beyond NW3, frankly” – Rod Liddle
“Having lived in NW3 (for a mercifully short time) I can attest that Rod is absolutely correct. #DefundTheBBC”
The @bbc has “No relevance beyond NW3, frankly” – Rod Liddle
Having lived in NW3 (for a mercifully short time) I can attest that Rod is absolutely correct.#DefundTheBBC https://t.co/MQ34Ux99st
— Laurence Fox 🇭🇰 (@LozzaFox) August 14, 2020
Mr Fox has been put on the political path after making headlines earlier this year appearing on Question Time.
He has openly expressed his opinion in a number of interviews and on social media he frequently posts, something he says has led to him fearing for his ability to secure acting work due to people potentially taking exception with his political views.
In February he tweeted: “I find that I wake up in dread of what’s to come. I’m a fairly private if opinionated person and it’s been very painful and difficult to cope with. However I also believe in passionately in free speech. I stand wholeheartedly by people’s right to express themselves.
“But I am fearing for my future and my ability to provide financially for my children. A thought that keeps has kept me awake most nights. People tell me it will blow over, but when you are in it, it doesn’t feel like it will…”
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