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Billy Bragg's neighbours urged to drive him out of village

Hate mail sent to residents calling for campaign against 'anti-British' singer and activistNeighbours of the singer-songwriter and political activist Billy Bragg have received hate mail calling on them to force him out their village because of his socialist beliefs.Up to 30 anonymous letters have been sent to the residents of Burton Bradstock in Dorset accusing Bragg of being a hypocrite for enjoying a wealthy lifestyle while espousing socialist views.Bragg believes the letters are the work of a...

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07:06 on January 6 2011

Billy Bragg Driven Out Of Village By Hate Mail

Gigwise — Attacking his political views... more info

10:18 on January 6 2011

Billy Bragg's neighbours urged to drive him out of village

Guardian Music — Hate mail sent to residents calling for campaign against 'anti-British' singer and activistNeighbours of the singer-songwriter and political activist Billy Bragg have rec... more info

08:11 on January 6 2011

Billy Bragg - Bragg Targeted By Unhappy Villager

ContactMusic — British folk rocker BILLY BRAGG has been targeted by a disgruntled neighbour in his English village who has sent letters to local residents denouncing the singer's libera... more info

12:24 on January 6 2011

Billy Bragg hits out at BNP following hate campaign against him

NME — Singer blames BNP for dozens of letters sent to his neighbours more info

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