Jagger takes aim at Brexit Britain in new songs

Sir Mick Jagger has taken aim at Brexit Britain in new music released this week, declaring England Lost and the country has Gotta Get A Grip.

The two new tracks give a sneering take on many hot topics including corruption, immigration, “fake news”, anti-intellectualism and the refugee crisis.

“I went to find England, it wasn’t there,” he sings on England Lost, adding: “I think I’m losing my imagination, tired of talking about immigration.”

Sir Mick, now 74, also takes politicians to task on Gotta Get A Grip, with references to overblown promises made on the campaign trail.

Hollywood actor Luke Evans stars in a bleak video accompanying the song, running through a dilapidated 21st century Britain. He eventually charges out to sea before being dragged screaming back to shore.

Talking to the BBC about England Lost, Sir Mick said: “It’s about a feeling that we are in a difficult moment in our history. It’s about the unknowability about where you are and the feeling of insecurity.”

However, before the referendum last year, Sir Mick said: “I think to the country in the short term [leaving the EU] will be detrimental. In the longer term, in a 20-year term, it might turn out to be beneficial.”