John Lydon: 'Russell Brand's revolution is idiotic'

Former Sex Pistol John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, tells Polly Toynbee that comedian Russell Brand's call for people not to vote is ignorant, flippant and liable to 'make you all homeless'.

Lydon also explains why he'd never vote Conservative, labels Ukip 'morons' and calls anarchy a 'mind game for the middle classes'

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[craigoshea]

"Without education you're going to be the stupid of the future "

Love this man!

[cameronwilliams]

"My advice, always, to any member of the working class; get smart, read as much as you can and find out who's using you." - The wisest thing you'll her today.

[stevenmccutcheon]

People like John should be cherished. An honest man demonised by the media.

[farje]

An intelligent man who was banned and demonised because he swore in public. He deserves a great deal of respect.

[heyoka]

Punk isn't dead: it just goes to bed at a more reasonable hour. 🤘🏻😜

[emmaduncan]

This is the great thing about Lydon, if you ask him a question, he's going to answer it, he doesn't care how it sounds, or if you think the opposite, you ask his opinion, he will give it to you, I don't think the man would tell a lie, to save his life.

[MisterCoolbyLaw]

Lydon has never lost his working class identity. He's a treasure as an artist and public intellectual, brutally honest and direct, and truly as fearless as ever.

[iansmith]

This guy is always been spot on, especially with Jimmy Salville!!

[BrianMax]

"I take drugs and tell not-funny jokes"
A perfect description of Russell Brand.

[JustKittylicious]

Its crazy how as soon as a person- a woman spoke to him with a little respect hes more than happy to share his views as he should because hes so intelligent. The people coming at him with spikes got spikes back! Love him

[ricardothorburn]

Get smart, read as much as you can, and find out who is using you....

[johnschober]

Love this guy! He doesn't pull any punches, ask him a question and you get a direct answer.

For all the people that don't understand his character, this is how you to an interview! She is not fake, she genuinely looks interested in the topic and what he has to say about it. He's been asked about very painful things all his life and that's really bad, glad to see someone that treats him like a human being.

[Slasherhorror]

And now Russell Brand has retreated back to his mansion...So much for the revolution.

[wardis]

John is an educated man, very articulate, a joy to listen to, he tells it how it is, he’s realistic and truthful

[Maerahn]

Thank you, Mr John Lydon, for being the voice of reason we need. He seems like the sort of bloke you could have a great conversation with, regardless of whether you agree with everything he says or not. And he's right about voting. If you don't vote, you lose your right to complain about the government that does get in.

[Lasher]

"Anarchists can't get anywhere without motorways". Love this man.

[raphaelrau]

John Lyndon is on the button regarding society and the working class. He’s so well read and knowledgable regarding current affairs! In a far too oc world he shouldn’t be sidelined for being honest!

[minbannister]

Benny Hill was right, "It doesn't matter who you vote for the government always get in"

[Jeremiah-oxnj]

I adore John. He always puts a smile on my face. Never tire of listening to his wisdom and wit.