Comedian Russell Brand broke the serious tone of the British general election with an interview with Labor leader Ed Miliband.
The often vulgar comedian, who has become involved in anti-capitalist campaigning, recorded an interview with Miliband in his apartment and today posted parts of the conversation on his YouTube channel, which has more than a million followers.
In the conversation, Miliband disputed Brand's view that bankers have more power than politicians and that voting doesn't change anything.
"Progress comes from people asking for change, politicians responding, not always completely, and people pushing for change to happen. But without politics, without government, change doesn't happen," Miliband said.
Miliband's opponents criticized the decision to be interviewed by Brand, who regularly disparages politicians.
Conservative leader Prime Minister David Cameron said in an interview: "Russell Brand is a mockery. Ed Miliband, who hangs out with Russell Brand, is also a mockery."
Milband's appearance on Brand, which became a hot topic on social media, was also criticized because the Labor leader allegedly dropped consonants to sound more "street".
Miliband said he wanted to reach the seven million Britons who are not registered to vote.
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