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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Casey Cooper-Fiske

Steve Coogan brands Reform UK as ‘anti-human rights’

Steve Coogan Reform UK Human Rights United Kingdom Mick McCarthy Roy Keane
  • Actor Steve Coogan has strongly criticised Reform UK, labelling the political party as 'anti-human rights' and expressing concern over a global erosion of fundamental freedoms.
  • Coogan told Big Issue that Reform UK views human rights as 'red tape bureaucracy' and cited events in Gaza and US military actions as examples of eroding rights.
  • He also discussed his upcoming film, Saipan, in which he stars as football manager Mick McCarthy.
  • The film, set for release in the UK on 23 January, chronicles the infamous 2002 Fifa World Cup feud between McCarthy and former Ireland captain Roy Keane.
  • Coogan revealed he pushed for a more 'even-handed' narrative in Saipan, despite the initial script leaning in favour of Roy Keane.

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Steve Coogan says Reform UK threaten human rights in stark political message

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