News and Commentary

Morrissey Comes Unhinged, Denounces British Politicians, Calls Halal Meat ‘Evil’

Emily Zanotti

The Smiths front man, Morrissey, is known for having no small opinions, and in an interview published on his own website on Tuesday, the singer tore into the U.K.’s politicians — on both the left and the right — over their support for a Muslim food festival that he claims is cruel and unusual.

Morrissey claims that Halal meat production, which processes animals in accordance with Muslim law, is “evil,” and that Halal accreditation “can only be given by supporters of Isis.”

Got a tip worth investigating?

Your information could be the missing piece to an important story. Submit your tip today and make a difference.

Submit Tip