Steve Coogan backs Labour party ahead of UK elections

British comedian Steve Coogan, whose most popular role was that of radio character Alan Partridge, has given his support for the British Labour party ahead of upcoming elections

4 May 2015, 10:53am

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Steve Coogan has backed the Labour party in the General Election, saying that another Conservative-led government would mean "more cuts, more privatisation and the dismantling of the NHS."

Speaking straight to camera in a cafe, Coogan said: "My parents taught me to appreciate hard work, honesty and decency."

He added: "They taught me that politics matter. Now, a lot of people are very cynical about politics, but it's easy to be cynical. Cynicism doesn't change anything. Cynicism never built a school, or a hospital.

"The great thing about the British people is that they have a sense of fairness. And when we see the Conservatives helping their rich friends to avoid paying taxes, we know that's not fair because it means that decent hardworking people have to pay more."

Coogan has become active in the public sphere in recent years, and has become as well known for his activism as for his acting.

Other celebrities supporting Labour in the 2015 elections are Eddie Izzard and David Tennant.