Ken Loach has launched an uncompromising attack on the UK government at the 70th British Academy Film Awards.
“It’s a disgrace,” he said, “that extends to keeping out refugee children we promised to help.”
Loach continued by making reference to the Tory government’s apparent U-turn on its promise to accept thousands of unaccompanied children fleeing danger in Syria and elsewhere.
“In the real world,” added Loach, “it’s getting darker.