U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently decreed that live venues must ask patrons their V-word status. If they refuse or haven't gotten their "Maxines," they are unable to enter the venues. Rock legend Eric Clapton tells Boris Johnson he can suck on a Stratocaster. Clapton then made a declaration of his own.
Following the PM's announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honor-bound to make an announcement of my own," Clapton said. "I wish to say that I will not perform on any stage where there is a discriminated audience present. Unless there is provision made for all people to attend, I reserve the right to cancel the show.
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