Cameron calls comedian Russell Brand ‘a joke’ in jibe at Miliband
Prime minister mocks opposition leader Ed Miliband for meeting activist and comedian Russell Brand, who has advised followers against voting
David Cameron has said he has no time to "hang out" with the "joke" Russell Brand as he mocked Ed Miliband's decision to record an interview with the well-known comedian.
The prime minister acknowledged left-wing Brand was funny but said he was focusing on the more important tasks of promoting Britain's economic recovery.
The Labour leader was seen leaving Brand's London home and recording studios on Monday evening, raising speculation the comedian could be considering endorsing him.
A Labour spokesman said Miliband was there to film an interview and that the party was looking forward to it being broadcast. Brand has more than 9.5 million followers on Twitter, runs his own YouTube channel and has previously urged his followers on the left not to vote.
Speaking in Enfield, north London, the prime minister said: "As for Russell Brand, I profoundly disagree. He says don't vote. That is his whole view: don't vote, it will only encourage them - or something.
"He is funny. Right? It's funny, but you know politics and life and elections and jobs and the economy - it's not a joke. Russell Brand is a joke. Ed Miliband hangs out with Russell Brand - he is a joke. This is not funny. This is about the election.