Mick Jagger pulls out of Davos ‘tea party’ accusing Tories of using him as a political football

January 25th, 2012

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Last updated at 9:07 PM on 24th January 2012

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Sir Mick Jagger has launched a thinly-veiled
attack on the Conservative party –
accusing them of trying to turn him into a ‘political football.’

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The Rolling Stones legend lambasted the Tories over claims that Prime Minister David Cameron had recruited the music legend to be the star attraction at an event in Switzerland organised by Downing Street to boost investment to the UK in the Olympics year.

In an article in The Sun newspaper yesterday, a senior government source was quoted as saying that No10 was ‘tickled pink’ with the publicity coup.

Singer Mick Jagger has pulled out of an event to promote Britain amid claims he was used as a 'political football'

Number 10 was said to be 'tickled pink' over getting the Rolling Stones singer to perform

Singer Mick Jagger has pulled out of an event to promote Britain amid claims he was used as a ‘political football’, recruited by David Cameron

However, the angry singer last night issued a rare statement to clarify his visit to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

And he revealed he had now decided to pull out of the event altogether because of the bungled claim.

Sir Mick, 68, said: ‘During my career I have always eschewed party politics and came to Davos as a guest, as I thought it would be stimulating…I have always been interested in economics and world events.

He went on: ‘I now find myself being used as a political football and there has been a lot of comment about my political allegiances which are inaccurate.

‘I think it’s best I decline the invitation to the key event and curtail my visit.’

Mr Jagger had been due to attend the 42nd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

It is believed that PR guru Matthew
Freud was behind the campaign to publicise the Great British Tea Party,
to showcase creative British talent, along with captains of industry.

The tea party – officially hosted by London mayor Boris Johnson as the ski resort welcomes the five-day annual World Economic Forum from Wednesday – marks the start of an international campaign.

PR guru Matthew Freud is believed to have been behind the idea to showcase British talent

The musician, however, was not believed to have realised it would be used as a publicity bid by the Tories.

The government source had claimed: ‘It’s fantastic that he’s agreed to help the PM sell Britain to the world in this very special year.’

However, a friend if Sir Mick’s last night [tues] told the Daily Mail: ‘The last thing Mick would want to do is ally himself to cheap, political spin. He thought it best to distance himself completely from the event.’

Indeed, it is believed that one of Sir Mick’s reasons for attending the World Economic Forum had actually been to give him the opportunity to chat to prospective backers for future movie projects.

Sir Mick’s beloved late mother Eva was an active member of the Tory party.

It had previously been suspected the star was a closet Conservative supporter. However, the Davos appearance would have been the first time the singer had appeared at any public event for a Tory Prime Minister.

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But doesn’t he look like a football?

– TOM, LONDON UK, 25/1/2012 13:01

Jagger, you are a muppett!!

– JoeyR, Leeds, 25/1/2012 12:31

If we live In a democracy, why do we need ‘fixers’ like Mathew Freud ?

– Patricia Dow, Minster, Kent,, 25/1/2012 12:27

I didn’t mind Rolling Stones music when the group was popular and, in many ways, I admire Mick Jagger for the way he has conducted his career. However, he is only one singer among many and his job has already got him a knighthood, the like of which used to be bestowed for acts of great courage or great value to the realm. As with all singers, actors, footballers and other “celebrities”, it always surprises me to see that anyone would defer to them and, in this particular case, feel that their presence at an occasion of this importance in the real world would be beneficial to anyone that had serious matters at heart. These people are not heroes or leading figures, just entertainers.

– Alan Marshall, Basildon, UK, 25/1/2012 12:19

Is Dave capable of saying anything without lying?

– Agent Smith, S.Yorks, 25/1/2012 11:58

No problem Mick,soon sorted,Just as soon as I can get a flight from China.. Norm:

– Norman Miles, Tongcheng China.See you soon Dave., 25/1/2012 11:50

Mick Jagger may be a good singer but there is no way that he should represent the UK at an international economic forum. So glad he didn’t turn up, it would have been an embarrasment.

– Vaj, Somewhere in the mountains., 25/1/2012 11:25

Jagger wouldn’t know a silver dollar if it stared him in the face.

– Rosedad C63, Surrey, 25/1/2012 11:20

this sums up Cameron’s leadership.Its all about popularity, all for the cameras, all fake. Its about him not the country. Luckily, although media is blinkered, ordinary people seem to see through him

– David, Reading,UK, 25/1/2012 10:46

Are you sure Gideon didn’t try to help himself to some of Mick’s recreational aids? We know the Chancellor’s reputation and it would explain his lack of energy to produce growth.

– B Brent, Canterbury, 25/1/2012 10:07

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