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Morrissey supports Scottish independence: "They must cut ties with the United King-dumb"

Morrissey has spoken out in support of Scotland’s referendum to leave the UK.

In the only interview he has given in support of his latest album, ‘World Peace Is None Of Your Business’, the Manchester singer told Ireland’s Hot Press how he thinks Scotland should vote come September 18.

Morrissey stated: “They must cut ties with the United King-dumb. I love Scotland, and I love the Scottish spirit and they do not need Westminster in the least.”

The ‘Suedehead’ star’s comments come after over 200 public figures signed an open letter to the people of Scotland urging them to vote “No” to independence earlier this week. Mick Jagger, Sting, Bryan Ferry, Cliff Richard and Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour are among the hundreds of famous names supporting Scotland and the UK staying together.

David Bowie made a plea – via a statement read by supermodel Kate Moss at this year’s Brit Awards – for Scotland to stay with the UK. Bowie’s acceptance speech back in February concluded with the comment: “Scotland, stay with us.”

Another topic covered in Morrissey’s Hot Press interview was his recent bout of illness that forced him to cancel a number of live shows. He explained:

“The worst was in June in Boston, when I was hospitalized with acute fever. I was delirious for six hours, talking absolute nonsense and unable to stop. I've never been so frightened in my life. Then, of course, you get these bitchy comments for having to cancel shows.... I've been to so many hospitals lately that there's hardly any point in my leaving.”

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