GETTY Morrissey has blasted the BBC's treatment of Brexit voters

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The singer-songwriter, who has previously expressed his admiration for Ukip leader Nigel Farage, railed against the British media’s “refusal” to accept the EU referendum result. In an interview with Israeli website Walla!, the former frontman of The Smiths claimed the BBC had “persistently denigrated” Leave supporters following the historic vote to quit the EU on June 23. The BBC denied the claims, branding them "inaccurate" and insisting its coverage had been impartial.

Morrissey said: “I am shocked at the refusal of the British media to be fair and accept the people’s final decision just because the result of the referendum did not benefit the establishment. “It was a shock to hear how the BBC persistently denigrated everyone who voted to Leave. “They have managed to accuse, judge and convict the majority as racist, drunk and irresponsible. “On the other hand I did not hear the BBC question the decision of Remain voters. “It just goes to show how the BBC, like Sky News and Fox News, did not really tell us the news, but tried to influence us with their opinions, which goes against the moral duty of the news networks.”

It was a shock to hear how the BBC persistently denigrated everyone who voted to Leave. Morrissey