John Berry says ‘champagne socialism’ criticism of Labour’s deputy leader by Tory minister is ‘sad and embarrassing’
The former head of English National Opera (ENO) has lashed out at the deputy prime minister, Dominic Raab, for describing Angela Rayner as a “champagne socialist” for attending an opera during the rail strikes.
John Berry told the Observer that he was “shocked” that Labour’s deputy leader had been mocked for attending a performance of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro at Glyndebourne near Lewes. “It’s incredibly sad and embarrassing. Coming under attack for going to an opera is ridiculous,” he said.
