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Mick Jagger pulls out of David Cameron event
Published Wednesday, Jan 25 2012, 11:33 GMT | By Lewis Corner | 2 comments
Mick Jagger has pulled out of appearing at a tea party hosted by David Cameron.
The British Prime Minister was due to attend an event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with the Rolling Stones singer to help generate business for the UK.
However, Jagger has changed his mind at the last minute, saying that he does not want the public to think his political views are linked to those of the Conservative party.
The 68-year-old, who will leave Davos before Cameron arrives, is quoted by BBC News as saying: "During my career I have always eschewed party politics and came to Davos as a guest, as I thought it would be stimulating.
"I have always been interested in economics and world events."
He continued: "I now find myself being used as a political football and there has been a lot of comment about my political allegiances which are inaccurate.
"I think it's best I decline the invitation to the key event and curtail my visit."
Others still expected to be attending the tea party include internet pioneer Sir Tim Berners-Lee and model Lily Cole.
Jagger recently teamed up with Jennifer Lopez on will.i.am's new single 'T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)'.
> will.i.am, Mick Jagger release new track 'Go Home' - listen
> David Cameron: 'Bruno Mars, Katy Perry's music is appalling'
Watch Mick Jagger in will.i.am's new music video for 'T.H.E.' below:
The British Prime Minister was due to attend an event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with the Rolling Stones singer to help generate business for the UK.
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However, Jagger has changed his mind at the last minute, saying that he does not want the public to think his political views are linked to those of the Conservative party.
The 68-year-old, who will leave Davos before Cameron arrives, is quoted by BBC News as saying: "During my career I have always eschewed party politics and came to Davos as a guest, as I thought it would be stimulating.
"I have always been interested in economics and world events."
He continued: "I now find myself being used as a political football and there has been a lot of comment about my political allegiances which are inaccurate.
"I think it's best I decline the invitation to the key event and curtail my visit."
Others still expected to be attending the tea party include internet pioneer Sir Tim Berners-Lee and model Lily Cole.
Jagger recently teamed up with Jennifer Lopez on will.i.am's new single 'T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)'.
> will.i.am, Mick Jagger release new track 'Go Home' - listen
> David Cameron: 'Bruno Mars, Katy Perry's music is appalling'
Watch Mick Jagger in will.i.am's new music video for 'T.H.E.' below:
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