Succession’s Brian Cox on ‘why I believe in socialism’ as he blasts ‘disgusting’ Liz Truss
express.co.uk“Everything becomes questionable when you do.”He went on to confirm his strong belief in socialism and the welfare state, after explaining how it helped him.The actor explained: “I was very lucky because I got into the drama school and I got a grant.“And that’s why I believe in socialism; why I believe in a functioning welfare state.“In America, it’s difficult because it’s so bloody huge, but here it’s so possible.
And we haven’t done that. We’ve failed on so many levels.”He then blasted the former prime minister as “disgusting” in her ability to effectively make trickle-down economics work.It comes a month after Brian went after Ms Truss on Question Time.The Succession star appeared alongside Piers Morgan and various ministers at the time.Asked at the time about how long Ms Truss would be able to stay on as prime minister, Piers kicked off proceedings by saying he wasn’t “sure how she has the brass neck to stay on the job”.It had come after her cabinet’s mini-budget announcement plunged the value of the pound to record lows against the dollar.When the question turned to Brian, he agreed with Piers, saying: “I think it’s dreadful.“I cannot see how she can lead the country and I don’t think she can lead the country because I don’t think people trust her, and if you don’t have trust, you don’t have anything.“...
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