In a move that has stunned her legions of British fans, national treasure Miriam Margolyes has declared she is turning her back on the UK for good. The outspoken actress, famed for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films, has packed her bags for a permanent move to Australia, and she's not holding back on her reasons why.
The Final Straw: A Nation Changed
In an emotional and characteristically blunt interview, the 82-year-old icon didn't mince her words. She pointed to the 2016 Brexit referendum as the pivotal moment that began her disillusionment with her homeland. Margolyes described the political atmosphere that followed as "mean-spirited" and a far cry from the tolerant, generous Britain she once knew and loved.
"It just became a country I didn't want to be in," she confessed, revealing the profound personal impact of the nation's political shift.
A New Chapter Down Under
Margolyes, who has had Australian citizenship since the 1960s, has already settled into her new life. She has purchased a property and is now officially a resident of New South Wales. The move signifies a complete life transition, not just a temporary change of scenery.
The actress admitted that while the decision was firm, it was not made lightly. She expressed a deep-seated sadness at feeling forced to leave, but also a firm resolve that it was the right choice for her future and well-being.
An Candid Confession on National Identity
Never one to shy away from controversy, Margolyes extended her critique beyond politics. She delivered a startlingly honest assessment of the British male psyche, suggesting a deep-seated emotional repression that she believes plagues the nation's men.
This raw, unfiltered honesty is what has long endeared her to the public, making her announcement all the more poignant for her fans who will feel her absence deeply from the UK's cultural landscape.
