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Morrissey kicks out fan for protesting his support of far-right party
In footage being circulated online, Morrissey can be seen prodding the female protester to exit the concert hall after the second song of the night.
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British singer Morrissey performs during a concert at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City on Nov. 22, 2018. (AFP/Claudio Cruz)
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ritish singer Morrissey has kicked out a protester who held signs denouncing the singer's support for far-right party For Britain during a concert in the predominantly liberal city of Portland earlier this week.
In footage being circulated online, Morrissey can be seen prodding the female protester to exit the concert hall after the second song of the night.
"Let's be quite frank, when you with the sign are removed, I will continue," the former Smiths frontman said. The singer then repeatedly shouted "Go", "We don't need you," and "Goodbye" and ordered his lighting technician to switch on the lights.
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Only after the protester left the concert hall did Morrissey continue his gig, performing his single off the album Suedehead, "Hairdresser on Fire."
In recent months, Morrissey, who has long been known for his veganism and progressive stance on politics, has created controversies, having announced his support for far-right, anti-Islam party For Britain. In May, during a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Morrissey wore a For Britain badge, creating another stir among the public.
In a recent interview, Morrissey claimed that "ultimately everyone prefers their own race".
