The Pogues tell Laurence Fox to 'f**k off' in foul-mouthed tweet over lyrics
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mirror.co.ukThe Pogues have launched a blistering attack on outspoken actor Laurence Fox. The Anglo-Irish band, who are best known for their hugely popular 1987 Christmas track Fairytale of New York, told Laurence to "f**k off" after he criticised the BBC's decision to censor some of their lyrics.
The original track, which the band sang with Kirstie MacColl, contains a homophobic slur which the BBC opted to change. The slur "f****t" has been exchanged for "haggard", while the term "s*ut" has been muted all-together when played on BBC radio stations.
Laurence, who recently started the Reclaim Party, tweeted an announcement of the BBC's decision and wrote: "Here we go again. "The cultural commissars at the @bbc are telling you what is and isn’t
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