Alan Cumming apologises for '˜stupid English people' Brexit remarks

SCOTTISH actor Alan Cumming has apologised over remarks he made blaming 'stupid English people' for the vote to leave the EU.

By The Newsroom Sunday, 24th July 2016, 9:34 pm Updated Thursday, 25th August 2016, 8:47 pm

Alan Cumming was a vocal supporter of the Yes Campaign in the independence referendum. Picture: Robert Perry

The Good Wife star, who was a high-profile backer of the Yes campaign in the independence referendum said he was “appalled” that Scotland was to be dragged out of the EU against its will.

In an interview with the Sunday Herald, Cumming, who lives in the US, said of the EU vote: “I was appalled when I heard the result. And I have three words to sum it up. Stupid. English. People.”

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But you could see it coming. I did an interview for STV news a couple of years ago and I said there would be a referendum on the EU and Britain would vote to leave, but Scotland would want to stay.”