A Message From Bernard

Bernard Sumner has posted a rare political statement, criticising the Conservative government's plan to slash disability benefits for people with mental health issues and the billions wasted on unusable PPE during COVID. He's also challenged the government's rejection of an EU youth mobility scheme and called Brexit an abject failure. Coming from someone who rarely speaks out publicly on politics, it's a significant intervention.

Why it matters: His voice carries weight — Bernard speaking out directly on disability rights and Brexit reality is significant because he rarely does.