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Morrissey wore his For Britain badge during his performance on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show

14 May 2019, 14:56 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

During last night's performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Morrissey wore a badge to show his support for political party For Britain.

Morrissey performed his cover of Jobriath's "Morning Starship", which features on his upcoming covers record, California Son.

His blazer appeared to wear a small badge with For Britain's trident logo, further extending his support towards For Britain founder Anne Marie Waters and the "far-right" group.

After announcing his California Son album earlier this year, Broken Social Scene's Ariel Engle - who features on the record - revealed her opinion on Morrissey's political views, "The inflammatory things he says are not my politics. I think he’s completely out of line. I grew up around multiculturalism and I am the product of multiculturalism and immigration. I feel like I’ve been had, but it’s my fault."

Last year Morrissey explained his support for the political party, "For Britain has received no media support and have even been dismissed with the usual childish 'racist' accusation. I don't think the word 'racist' has any meaning any more, other than to say "you don't agree with me, so you're a racist." People can be utterly, utterly stupid."

Morrissey's California Son album is released 24 May via Etienne Records/BMG. He'll tour North America later this year. Find out more.
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