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Laurence Fox has the words “Freedom” and “Space” tattooed on his hands.
The 42-year-old actor took to Instagram on Sunday to show off the inks, after it was revealed that he plans to launch a new political party to combat ‘culture wars’.
The party is said to be called Reclaim, with Laurence posing for her photo on social media with her hands clasped into fists.
Laurence Fox has the words ‘Freedom’ and ‘Space’ tattooed on his hands
He already has a branch of ‘English roses’ tattooed on his arm and hand.
It is thought that “freedom” and “space” are what he intends to “recover”. He uploaded the photo, along with the caption: ‘Always’.
MailOnline has reached out to him for comment.
Laurence has already raised more than £ 5 million for the party, having won substantial sums from former Conservative donors. She hopes to feature dozens of candidates across the UK.
The 42-year-old actor plans to launch a new political party to combat ‘culture wars’
The Lewis star says she wants to provide a movement for people who are “tired of being told that we represent precisely what, in history, we have stood together.”
It comes as Nigel Farage has also threatened to throw an anti-lockdown party after criticizing Boris Johnson’s draconian measures to curb the rise in coronavirus cases.
Among Fox’s goals in his new party are to reform the BBC and celebrate Britain’s contribution to the world, according to The Telegraph.
Cash – Has already raised over £ 5 million for the party
In the queue: The party that has not yet been approved by the Electoral Commission
The party is tentatively called Reclaim and has a website called LaurenceFoxParty.
He hopes to launch the party next month and the name is subject to approval by the Electoral Commission.
Their website says: ‘For many years it has been clear that our politicians have lost contact with the people they represent and govern. Furthermore, our public institutions now work with an agenda that goes beyond their main purpose.
Goals: Its goals include reforming the BBC, protecting freedom of expression and celebrating Britain’s contribution to the world.
Endorsement: Early advocates for the new party included Julia Hartley-Brewer, Darren Grimes and Toby Young, who called Fox’s contribution to politics “exciting news.”
“Our modern UK was born out of the respectful inclusion of so many individual voices. It is steeped in the innate values of families and communities, diverse in the truest sense but united in the desire and need to call this island home.
“The people of the UK are tired of being told that we represent precisely what we have fought together in history.
‘We all have the privilege of being the custodians of our shared heritage. We can claim a respectful nation where everyone is included and no one is embarrassed to have a place to call home. ‘
He added: ‘I have been very encouraged by the support I have received from those who wish to add their voices to this vindication of our values.
“Our country now desperately needs a new political movement that promises to make our future a shared, not a divisive endeavor. This is now my effort. ‘
Split opinion: Many on social media are divided on the news, some celebrate an alternative to current policy options, while others mock Fox and his views.
Fox, who has been a fierce critic of the BBC, generated controversy when he said that suggestions of ‘racism’ about how the Duchess of Sussex was treated in some quarters were ‘boring’.
He also attacked working-class and black actors for complaining about the industry once they have “five million pounds in the bank.”
A Westminster source said the new party is a version of UKIP for culture wars and believes it could attract hundreds of thousands of disgruntled Conservative voters.
Sources close to Fox said the party does not see itself as strictly left or right, but will be a broad church.
So far, Reclaim has three goals, including protecting free speech, reforming publicly funded institutions, and preserving and celebrating Britain’s cultural history.
Planning has been underway for the past two months and sponsors include former conservative donor Jeremy Hosking.
Personnel are already being recruited for the party after Fox took to the political arena after his performance on Question Time in January.
Meanwhile, Nigel Farage has also revealed that he is considering throwing a new party to challenge the current lockdown measures.
The Brexit Party leader lobbied the prime minister, saying the current restrictions are a threat to freedom.
Fighting back: Nigel Farage has threatened to start an anti-lockdown party while criticizing Boris Johnson’s draconian measures to curb the rise in coronavirus cases
He told The Times: “We stayed out of the Boris Johnson government, now many are wondering why we bother.”
He has previously criticized the government’s measures, accusing Johnson of adopting an “authoritarian” response to the crisis.
The former UKIP tweeted earlier this week: ‘The prime minister says we are a’ freedom loving country ‘but he will fine him £ 10,000 and send the army if he wants.
This is authoritarian, I don’t believe your promises about testing or the government’s competence. We don’t vote for this. ‘
