Ukip leader made to drink from POISON CHALICE in anti-Brexit sketch
Mr Bolton was named Ukip’s new leader last week, making him the party’s fourth chief in 12 months after Nigel Farage stepped down after Brexit. Appearing on RT’s News Thing with Sam Delaney, Mr Bolton, a Brexiteer, was challenged to drink the future British version of Champagne. The golden chalice was said to contain “British Champagne, basically cold bovril”.
RT Henry Bolton, Ukip leader, mocked for taking over 'poison chalice' job
Delaney said: “This is the holy grail of British politics, and therefore this is a special drink we’ve got for you. “This is our News Thing holy grail, for you the new leader of Ukip. And, what is in it is what will pass for Champagne once we’re out of Europe.” The host added: “Feel free to take a sip if you would like to…”
As Mr Bolton holds the vessel aloft, the audience proceeds to cheer: “Drink it, drink it, drink it…” As the new Ukip leader entertains the crowd and says he will “taste it”, he says: “It’s probably better than a dead badger.” Delaney reveals that he was tricking the Ukip leader and reveals the real contents of the holy grail.
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