Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall has made his political views clear in a recent interview, delivering a scathing assessment of the UK’s current immigration policies and Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.
The 37-year-old strongman, who famously lifted 500 kilos (1,102 lbs) in 2016, didn’t hold back when discussing Britain’s political climate. When asked about his support for Donald Trump, Hall confirmed his backing of the former US president before turning his attention to domestic politics.
“Keir Starmer is the biggest specky eyed f**king c**t,” Hall stated bluntly. “I can’t think of any more bloke that’s more hated in the UK right now than Keir Starmer. He has backtracked and gone back on so many different things in Britain and people have just had enough.”
Hall’s main grievances center on what he sees as the Prime Minister’s disconnect from ordinary citizens. “The immigration, the taxes, the schooling, the digital ID bulls**t,” he listed as major concerns. He believes MPs live in a different world from the general public and don’t face the consequences of their policies.
The strongman was particularly vocal about immigration costs, citing specific figures that have clearly frustrated him. “The amount of our tax money going on illegal immigrants is insane.5 and a half million a day just for the hotels. Just for the hotels,” he emphasized, referring to accommodation costs for asylum seekers. “Don’t factor in the laptops, the phones, the PlayStations, the bikes.”
Most striking was his claim about birthday payments: “They even get 500 quid on their birthday. Did you know that? My son doesn’t get 500 quid off the government on his birthday.”
Hall argued that addressing immigration would solve funding issues without raising taxes on high earners like himself. “I pay more tax than most people in this world,” he said, expressing frustration at being targeted for additional taxation rather than the government addressing what he sees as wasteful spending.
The fitness entrepreneur suggested Starmer should experience life as an ordinary citizen: “Come and live in the center of Birmingham for two weeks, three weeks and just get stuck in. Just go to the shops, go to a garage, go to a supermarket, go and have a pint and just see what the people are saying.”
Hall even hinted at potentially leaving the UK, warning that wealthy individuals will simply relocate if tax burdens increase. “They’ve pointed the finger at the mega rich, they’ve made them pay more tax and what happens? They f**k off to Dubai, they f**k off to wherever and then that tax never happens, and then the working class have to pay more.”
The outspoken athlete, who now weighs 165 kilos (364 lbs) and is training for MMA fights, clearly believes the government should prioritize stopping what he calls “illegal immigration” before increasing taxes on the wealthy.
