It's come to this

Winston Marshall, the banjo player and lead guitarist with Mumford and Sons, has said he is “taking time away from the band” after his praise for far-right agitator Andy Ngo prompted a backlash…

In a statement shared on 10 March, Marshall said: “Over the past few days I have come to better understand the pain caused by the book I endorsed. I have offended not only a lot of people I don’t know, but also those closest to me, including my bandmates, and for that I am truly sorry.”

Marshall said he would use his absence from the band “to examine my blindspots”.

He concluded: “For now, please know that I realise how my endorsements have the potential to be viewed as approvals of hateful, divisive behaviour. I apologise, as this was not at all my intention.”