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Banjo plucker Winston Marshall has formally exited the folk-rock bandMumford & Sonsaftersupportinga controversial right-wing figure Andy Ngo.

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I hope in distancing myself from them I am able to speak my mind without them suffering the consequences.

I leave with love in my heart and I wish those three boys nothing but the best.

I have no doubt that their stars will shine long into the future.

Finally had the time to read your important book, he wrote.

Youre a brave man.

Well, the results of the examination are in, and hes found no faults.

I have spent much time reflecting, reading, and listening, he added.

The truth is that reporting on extremism at the great risk of endangering oneself is unquestionably brave.

Yes, hed rather quit the band than the false equivalences.

Mumford and his remaining sons confirmed the news with a photo on Instagram.

A post shared by Mumford & Sons (@mumfordandsons)

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