Paloma Faith Fires Back: 'Traitor' Label for David Lammy After Trump Victory Cheers

In a spectacular social media showdown that could only be described as a headline-grabber worthy of a reality TV finale, singer Paloma Faith has taken aim at Britain’s foreign secretary, David Lammy, calling him a “traitor” in a series of unabashedly pointed posts. Now, you might be wondering why a pop star is getting so worked up about politics—well, hang tight, because it’s not just the usual commentary.

The ruckus began when Lammy decided to send his congratulatory wishes to President-Elect Donald Trump after the latter's recent electoral success, a move that left many scratching their heads and wondering if someone had slipped a sleep-inducing potion into his morning tea. Joining the chorus of world leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Lammy proclaimed, “The UK has no greater friend than the US,” as if he were auditioning for a role in a diplomatic rom-com. But alas, love stories can have their plot twists.

Critics quickly swooped in, and it was left-wing news agency Novara Media’s Ash Sarkar who led the charge. Reminding everyone of Lammy’s past fervent condemnations of Trump, where he labeled the former president a “racist KKK and Nazi sympathiser,” Sarkar quipped about the absurdity of Lammy’s glowing remarks, creating an ironic juxtaposition that would make even the most seasoned satirist chuckle.

Faith, not one to shy away from a fiery retort, further stoked the flames by posting a screenshot of Sarkar’s comment alongside her own piece de resistance: “Well done David on being a traitor to your core values.” It’s as if she was channeling the spirit of Oscar Wilde, armed with witty repartee and a backbone made of steel.

But her outrage didn’t stop there. Faith unleashed a torrent of posts filled with images that were as biting as the British autumn wind, reflecting her palpable anger towards Trump's resurgence. In her inaugural lament, she offered a humorous yet alarming eulogy set against a stark black background, declaring, “Oh, great he’s back: goodbye women’s rights, goodbye liberalism, goodbye freedom of speech.” It’s like she was reciting the most tragic opera, but with a delightful dash of modern-day angst.

She even pointed a finger at London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who made a veiled critique of Trump. Khan reassured the public that London would always be “pro-women, pro-diversity, pro-climate and pro-human rights,” to which Faith responded with a not-so-subtle demand: “Talk to your party about that please!!!!” It’s all very dramatic, in the best possible way, reminiscent of a stage play where the protagonists are driven by passion and political fervor.

Adding to the theatre of it all, new opposition leader Kemi Badenoch jumped into the fray, questioning whether Lammy had apologized for his previous barbs when he last met Trump. She posed the riveting question: “If he did not apologise, will the Prime Minister do so now on his behalf?” Talk about political theatre—it could easily replace whatever soap opera you might be binging on a rainy afternoon.

And with the Shadow Armed Forces Minister, Mark Francois, warning Lammy of a potential “bumpy ride” with the incoming president due to his past jabs, it’s clear that this is far from a simple diplomatic handshake. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Starmer confirmed that his meeting with Trump was “a very constructive exercise,” all while artfully dodging the notion of an apology. Can we take a moment to appreciate the art of sidestepping? It’s practically an Olympic sport at this point.

In a world where political drama unfolds like a Shakespearean tragedy sprinkled with reality-TV flair, Paloma Faith’s commentary serves to remind us that in the game of politics, you’re either all in or you’re simply amusing background noise.