The BBC has come under fire after it booked a Star Wars extra who calls herself a pastor through an agency for a Brexit discussion. Lynn Hayter appeared on Newsnight on Monday to defend Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal agreement on the UK leaving the European Union. Miss Hayter, who performs under her middle name Marina, recently appeared in the blockbuster film Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. She has played numerous roles including Peasant Woman, quizzical librarian and shocked neighbour but no vicars until her starring role as Brexit deal fan girl on #Newsnight #BBC #BrexitAgreement.' Their statement read: 'Claims that Lynn appeared on Newsnight as a paid actor are false.

Source: Daily Mail November 30, 2018 02:17 UTC