Comic Relief founder Sir Lenny Henry has decried the need for foodbanks in “one of the richest countries in the world”. Comic Relief founder Sir Lenny Henry has decried the need for foodbanks in “one of the richest countries in the world”. Sir Lenny Henry laments need for foodbanks in UK as he opens Red Nose Day showThe comedian and long-time face of Red Nose Day has said he would not have believed anyone who said the UK would require a charity drive to feed its children 10 years ago. This year’s Red Nose Day appeal has raised £3,400,000 within the first hour of the charity show broadcast, hosted by Sir Lenny alongside Paddy McGuinness and Emma Willis. #RedNoseDay2019 pic.twitter.com/V2n38fXhN2 — Comic Relief: Red Nose Day (@comicrelief) March 15, 2019The veteran comedian also offered his thoughts to the families of those killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Source: Irish Independent March 15, 2019 19:52 UTC