John Middleton, 65, who works with Alzheimer’s Society to encourage people to build a dementia-friendly revolution, admitted he can’t believe Brexit is “happening”.
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk about his views on Brexit, John said: “I think it’s an absolute disaster.”
He continued: “I think this country has been lied to and cheated. I think I would do anything I can to stop this happening.”
Hitting out at the Brexit Party leader, John added: “I think Nigel Farage is a charlatan.”
The former soap star went on: “I think there’s been a deception on behalf of a group of people who can only be described as the right wing elite, posing as the will of the people.”
“It’s one of the biggest and most outrageous charades I have ever seen in my life and one of the biggest and worst disasters to hit this country,” he said.
“We wont get over this for generations, I speak of a father of two sons and their outlook is totally different, they regard themselves as Europeans.”
John stated: “What is our generation doing to that generation? It’s an absolute outrage, worst thing to happen to this country in my lifetime.”
Elsewhere, John also spoke about his portrayal of Ashley Thomas, who succumbed to dementia, in Emmerdale.
The star played the vicar for two decades but bid farewell to the character in 2017.
John admitted he was “very proud” to play Ashley, who viewers saw gradually deteriorate over two years.
The star now works closely with Alzheimer’s Society who are encouraging members of the public to start a conversation and attend events to ensure people with dementia feel included in society.
Addressing the campaign, John said: “It’s a national conversation we have to have.
“We can’t avoid the fact action has to be taken and something must be done.”
John said he believes raising money and awareness to help prevent dementia is a political issue.
He said: “We can’t avoid the fact that we go into the world of politics because the answer to this in terms of research, in terms of cure, in terms of care, in terms of prevention, is it will be expensive.
“Therefore, one has to start thinking politically about how we will get to pay for this.”
He added: “Have to talk about how we’re going to pay for this or look at the whole tax regime.
“The way we approach health in this country and rest of the world is treatment and care, not about prevention.”
Starting a conversation is just the beginning. Unite with us against dementia this Dementia Action Week by visiting alzheimers.org.uk/DAW #AskUsAnything #DAW2019.
