Vivienne Westwood Says 'Austerity Is Rubbish' in Green Party Video

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood on May 5 said austerity “is not necessary,” and called for people to vote for the Green Party. Westwood described austerity policies, such as those implemented by the coalition government, as a “trick to squeeze the poor, and suck up profit for the rich.” Credit: YouTube/Green Party of England & Wales