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October 7, 2004 16:16

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BUSTED GO BLUE

As pop goes political in the Year 2004…

BUSTED GO BLUE

BUSTED have revealed that they are TORY supporters.


Charlie Simpson admitted the trio were Conservatives in a magazine interview.


"I don’t really like politics but I’ve always grown up with their view – the Tories' way of doing things. I just prefer it," he told Tatler.


The confession comes in a week when the Conservatives have revealed their interest in pop.


Tory co-chairman Liam Fox recently admitted that he was a Scissor Sisters fan while defence secretary Nicholas Soames said he likes Dido.


Band mate Matt Jay, who once voted Liberal Democrat, added: "Yeah, actually, you know what, I am not going to be ripped off anymore. From the financial position I am in now, I am a f***ing Tory boy too."

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