BBC Newsnight clip in 2017 resurfaced two years later, claiming Brexit was already causing "devastation" in his hometown.The musician is back in the spotlight today as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
He is one of the world's most recognisable stars following the unprecedented success his former band The Beatles had.Alongside Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison, Ringo became a global icon and is often renowned for his smart, yet controversial, responses during interviews.And three years ago, while being interviewed by the BBC, Ringo accepted that the UK must leave the EU, even describing it as a "great move" for the nation.But his comments didn't please everyone - and enraged followers of the Remain side, who at the time were.
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