Jade “I’d dress like Ru Paul if I was prime minister. I’d have a lace front, waist cincher. I’d have padding on my hips. I’d be ruling the country in style.”
In fact, Thirlwall has carved out a bit of a niche for herself as the group’s firebrand. Late last year, following the parliamentary vote in favour of air strikes in Syria, she retweeted Jeremy Corbyn from the official Little Mix account – which has 8 million followers – adding: “Truly saddened and ashamed by the vote tonight. So, so sorry to the innocent people of Syria”. That led to abuse from some, and derision from others, including the Labour MP Jamie Reed, who responded: “Now, I don’t know where to start …”
Does she feel there are people who try to keep people like her quiet? “Yes, especially male MPs who like to ridicule young women for having an opinion. What I don’t understand is: they should be encouraging young people to be interested in politics and then, the minute you do, you get criticised. I think it’s a bit shocking for people when pop stars say anything out of the safe zone.”
What does she make of Theresa May? “Yes, I enjoy her,” she says, cautiously, before adding, “but I’m not sure about the kitten heels.”
What would be more appropriate? “I’d dress like Ru Paul if I was prime minister. I’d have a lace front, waist cincher. I’d have padding on my hips. I’d be ruling the country in style.”
