ACTOR John Bowe has revealed he has quit his 50 year acting career to campaign against Covid rules.
The 71-year-old, who is known for roles in both Emmerdale and Corrie, announced his news during a discussion with anti-vaxxers on Twitter.
In an impassioned post, he wrote: “I have left my 50 year career behind. My family is suffering emotionally and financially because of my stand. But I am determined to stop this s***show.
“I have joined @reformparty_uk and I am in constant dialogue with the leadership because I see this as a way out of this hell.”
John is very vocal on Twitter about the pandemic and has expressed his concern that the vaccine is not effective and has hit out at the concept of vaccine passports.
His comments come as somewhat of a surprise as he previously said he “nearly died” from Covid in April 2020.
He tweeted at the time: “I have nearly died twice in my life. Once just last week.
“The guaze between life and death is extremely thin and oh so easy to pass through.”
In stark contrast to his most recent tweets, the veteran star added: “Beware the fickleness, selfishness and stupidity of the masses. Come on UK. We’re better than this. Stand firm and strong behind our leaders who, together with us, are trying to find a way through this vicious clinging swamp. #StayHomeSaveLives”.
John played Lawrence White on Emmerdale from 2014 until his character’s death in 2018, where he and daughter Chrissie were killed by Chrissie’s son Lachlan.
Prior to that he played tough businessman Duggie Freeman in Coronation Street between 1999 and 2002 .
He has been married to wife Emma Harbour since 1995 and is a father of six.
