Scottish actor Alan Cumming said on Friday he had returned a UK state honour in protest at the "toxicity" of the British Empire, 14 years after receiving the award.

Actor Alan Cumming hands back UK medal in anti-empire protest

On his 58th birthday, actor Alan Cumming has decided to give back the OBE he was awarded back in 2009. Cumming was honoured with the Order of the British Empire in 2009 for his work in performing arts.

Alan Cumming to return his OBE due to the 'toxicity of the British Empire'

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Actor Alan Cumming hands back UK medal in anti-empire protest

Alan Cumming to return his OBE due to the 'toxicity of the British Empire'