Sting’s visit to BBC Breakfast’s sofa this morning saw him promoting his Broadway musical, The Last Ship.
With the show’s return to the UK, Sting appeared on the BBC’s show to discuss the stage show’s themes.
Sting compared the difficulties that the characters go through in the show to the political disruption that is currently occurring in Britain.
He explained: “For me, the basis of economic is community.
“I think music and song have an important role to play in economic hard times and political dark times.”
Host Charlie continued: “I can’t help but notice one of the stories we’re reporting on today is about car manufacturing in the UK and their worries.”
However he quickly realised where the conversation could lead, diverting from the topic.
“And, this is linked to Brexit – but we won’t get involved in that,” he said. “This is a major industry where a lot of people, potentially, their jobs are at risk.”
Laughing, Sting nodded and proceeded to answer Charlie’s question.
Sting has previously been voraciously outspoken with his views on Brexit, as he told the Irish Examiner that Brexit “annoys him greatly”.
He said: ”I voted to remain. I feel that I’m a European.
“I wish the referendum hadn’t happened, I think it was ill-advised.
“It was really trying to shore up the lunatic elements of the Tory party.
“I wish we could just reverse the whole process. I’ve yet to hear a coherent argument why it’s a good idea.
“Nigel Farage saying ’let’s get our blue passports back’. Really? Is that it?”
BBC Breakfast airs weekdays at 6am on BBC One.
