the BBC’s recent decision to perform an instrumental version of ‘Rule Britannia’ at the Last Night Of The Proms.The British anthem, along with ‘Land Of Hope & Glory’, will be performed without lyrics at this year’s ceremony due to their perceived associations with Britain’s past of colonialism and slavery.A new YouGov poll by The Times shows that 55% of people disagree with the decision, while 16% said that they agree with the BBC‘s compromise to perform instrumental versions.
5% disagree with it being performed at all.After the decision was made, Prime Minister Boris Johnson accused the BBC of “wetness” over the choice, adding that the country needs to “stop our cringing embarrassment about our history, about our traditions, and about our.
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