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Originally Posted by Kursk
the true anthem of the British people should be Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau. It's a better anthem too.
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Now that is true ...
I wish I could sing along with it, but I'd just end up looking like John Redwood.
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Originally Posted by Carlos Carboni
But on a serious note, French PMs, ministers etc do not sing the anthem either. Some of you raised some good points, but have a look at this |
We are not the French. If their normal, respectful behaviour is *not* singing their anthem, then that's fair enough for them.
It is not ours and, quite regardless of anything the anthem's lyrics might say, and what he believes about them, he should have sung it, just as surely as he took the oath of allegiance upon being re-elected last May.
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Originally Posted by Hugh
Somebody in the Guardian nay-saying the singing of the National Anthem.
Shock Horror!!
I am sure the reason he didn't sing it is because he is an avowed Republican, and would feel a hypocrite if he sang something praising the Monarchy.
As the Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, he could have at least done his collar up....  |
Heavens to murgatroyd, even Nicola Sturgeon managed to sing it through gritted teeth last week. Corbyn has no excuse.