Northern Ireland health minister criticises Van Morrison anti-lockdown songs

Robin Swann describes Morrison’s condemnations of government and scientists as ‘dangerous … bizarre and irresponsible’Northern Ireland health minister Robin Swann has criticised Van Morrison, after the veteran songwriter condemned coronavirus lockdown measures as “fascist”.In the forthcoming song No More Lockdown, Belfast-born Morrison sings of “Imperial College scientists making up crooked facts.” He adds: “No more lockdown / No more government overreach / No more fascist bullies / Disturbing our peace … Pretending it’s for our safety / When it’s really to enslave.” Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/sep/22/northern-ireland-health-minister-criticises-van-morrison-anti-lockdown-songs #van_morrison #northern_ireland #coronavirus_outbreak #music #pop_and_rock #culture #uk_news #ian_brown #politics