Brenda from Bristol became an internet sensation after sharing her dismay at Theresa May’s surprise decision to call a snap election in June.
The 75-year-old’s interview with BBC News’ Jon Kay garnered a lot of attention on social media, and the reporter has since caught up with her for a chat.
What #Brenda Did Next…
I've been back to see the Bristol pensioner who won the internet with her views on the General Election. #BBCNews pic.twitter.com/2I4ZYbdBkn— Jon Kay (@jonkay01) April 19, 2017
The pair scrolled through Twitter together reading the positive tweets Brenda’s viral interview received, some having come from users from as far as the US and Australia.
@jonkay01 I officially cast my ballot for THIS woman for every political office ever.
— Meg Roy (@TheMMRoy) April 18, 2017
@jonkay01 Make Brenda Queen of Everything IMMEDIATELY.
— Liz Anderson ?? (@liz_lizanderson) April 18, 2017
“You were trending on Twitter. Do you know what that means?” Jon asked.“Quite frankly no,” Brenda responded. “I don’t possess any form of technology.”Despite the positive response Brenda’s outburst garnered on Tuesday, she also attracted some criticism. People have questioned her comments and reluctance to cast a ballot, especially given the right to vote was not one that came easily.
@jonkay01 @peterfrankopan Best we all leave it to the politicians eh. Us folk dont want to be bothered. But we will be first to moan about it when it all goes badly
— You can't be serious (@awaywithyer) April 18, 2017
@jonkay01 Where did you find her?!! She's being asked to vote, not swim the channel! I despair of the apathy of some people.
— ROSETTA TICKNER (@RosettaTickner) April 18, 2017
And what did Brenda have to say to them?
“In my very humble opinion, there’s hardly anybody in any of the parties that you would put your life on the line for.
“We need somebody that’s got a little bit of guts to get us all going.”
