Actor Michael Caine Opposes Leftist Labor Party, Calls for New Election

Stories about celebrities rarely focus on their practicality, but this one does—and for good reason. It highlights a growing global frustration with leftist authoritarianism.

On Monday, legendary British actor Michael Caine took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a petition demanding a new General Election, framing it as a referendum on Britain’s ruling Labour Government.

The petition’s creator, Michael Westwood, explained:
“I believe the current Labour Government have gone back on the promises they laid out in the lead up to the last election.”

That claim echoes a common criticism: leftist governments frequently promise freedom and prosperity but often deliver control and hardship instead.

According to National Review, the petition’s success only obligates Parliament to “consider” a debate, which is unlikely to lead to an actual election. Still, Caine’s endorsement significantly amplified awareness of the growing discontent with Labour.

As of Friday afternoon, the petition had garnered over 2.9 million signatures, while Caine’s post attracted more than 5.2 million views.

Much like left-leaning leaders in the United States, Britain’s Labour Government has prioritized policies seen as favoring third-world migrants over national security.

“I don’t recognize our country anymore,” said British author Douglas Murray in a clip shared on X in October, criticizing Labour’s perceived leniency toward radical Islamic groups.

Meanwhile, Labour has been accused of embracing censorship and imposing policies that burden citizens financially. X owner Elon Musk has labeled the U.K. a “tyrannical police state,” even comparing the Labour Government to a “full Stalin” regime.

Regardless of whether a new election takes place, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration struggles to claim widespread support.

According to The Guardian, Labour’s dominance in Parliament—with 412 out of 650 seats—stemmed largely from division among right-leaning parties, particularly the Conservative Party and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party. Some estimates suggest Farage’s party may have cost the Conservatives up to 180 seats.

Caine’s backing of a new election underscores broader dissatisfaction with Britain’s political landscape.

In a 2021 interview, The Guardian described the actor as a “working-class Tory.” Over the years, Caine has supported Brexit and aligned with Conservative figures such as Margaret Thatcher, positioning him as a quintessential conservative populist.

President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. election largely by channeling similar populist sentiments. His success relied on building a “Unity” coalition that included figures like Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard—former Democrats who shared his vision.

Caine’s stance reflects a parallel trend in British politics: a rejection of leftist authoritarianism and a push to unify disparate factions to challenge the ruling party. His actions may inspire a coalition-building effort reminiscent of Trump’s strategy, one aimed at restoring the voice of conservative populists in the U.K.