Michael Caine: Brexit voter thought Boris Johnson was great but is now very disappointed in Prime Minister – The Independent

Michael Caine has clarified his political views on Boris Johnson in a brand new interview.

The 88-year-old actor, who has often voted Conservative in the past, was in favour of Brexit and still maintains his position despite recent issues surrounding the UKs supply chain.

Oh, thats teething trouble, Caine told The Guardian.

Its obviously not going to go well immediately. I mean, I dont know whats going to happen. Ive got to wait for Boris to come back off holiday. I mean, to do that, to go on holiday right now, its unbelievable. Empty shelves. People queueing for petrol. And you think: Wait a minute. Hes gone to Marbella?

Reflecting on Johnson as Prime Minster, Caine added: Oh, I supported him. I thought he was great. But now Im very disappointed in him. He made a big mistake there, going to Marbella.

Lets see if when he comes back he can settle it all. Otherwise we might have a socialist government.

In 2019, Caine reiterated his belief that Brexit was a good decision.

The actor stated that he thinks its important for the UK to be in charge of their own future even if it means being poorer.

Michael Caine has reflected on his political beliefs in a new interview

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Speaking on the Today show, he said: People say Oh, youll be poor, youll be this, youll be that. I say Id rather be a poor master of my fate than having someone I dont know making me rich by running it.

The actor claimed that fears of a no-deal Brexit were a result of scare tactics.

What I see is Im being ruled by people I dont know, who no one elected, and I think of that as fascist, he said, adding: In the long run, though, itll come around.

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Michael Caine: Brexit voter thought Boris Johnson was great but is now very disappointed in Prime Minister - The Independent