Sir Michael Caine has spoken of his reasons for voting Brexit, saying he would rather be a "poor master than a rich servant".

The actor said that British people voted for "freedom" in the EU referendum and "it will be alright".

He told Sky News that "It wasn't about the racism, immigrants or anything, it was about freedom."

He added: "Politics is always chaotic.

"In politics you're always going into areas you've never been before, so you're always going to get lost and then you're going to find your way, and then it'll be alright."

Many on social media were saddened by his comments.