Labour and Tory warfare over rival Bayeux Tapestries that includes Daily Star lettuce
Labour and the Conservatives have clashed over parody versions of the Bayeux Tapestry, with Labour mocking the Tories’ AI-generated artwork using the Daily Star lettuce
Labour and the Tories have gone to war over an ‘AI slop’ version of the Bayeux Tapestry(Image: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
Labour and the Tories have gone to war over “AI slop” Bayeux Tapestry copies – with the Daily Star’s lettuce at the heart of the row. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s party hit back on Monday after the Conservatives unveiled a cheeky 87ft version of the tapestry at their conference that tells a negative narrative about the current government.
The Labour retort features its own stitched scenes, including the moment “Liz Truss crasheth the economy” and “Boris partyeth during lockdown”.
And one key moment includes the plucky vegetable – complete with a crown on its head – having “outliveth Liz Truss” in a nod to the Daily Star’s famous Lizzie Lettuce that did indeed outlast Truss’s time in office.
The Labour tapestry features satirical stitched scenes, including one featuring the Daily Star’s famous lettuce(Image: Labour Party)
The Labour party wrote: “Anyone can make an AI slop Bayeux Tapestry.”
In the Tory version, one image shows leader Kemi Badenoch as a conquering hero surrounded by her applauding MPs with the words: “Here Kemi doth become leader.”
Surrounding it are images criticising Labour policies, such as one showing prisoners in black and white uniforms released early from jail and a boat full of migrants.
The Tory tapestry depicts party leader Kemi Badenoch as a conquering hero(Image: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
Another shows Chancellor John Healey shooting a taxpayer with a bow and arrow, in reference to higher taxes expected in his upcoming budget.
One replied to Labour’s post on X: “I’m not surprised the Tory party want to rewrite history. We won’t forget.”
The 11th Century embroidery, which famously depicts the Battle of Hastings and the end of Anglo Saxon rule, is currently attracting massive crowds at the British Museum.
It comes as British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan has apologised to visitors following widespread reports of overcrowding and wait times of up to two hours at the real Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
To fix the issue, the London institution announced immediate changes, including extended opening hours, an audio guide, additional seating and clearer signage.
“Anyone that doesn’t have a good experience, we’re really sorry about that and we want to put it right,” Cullinan told the BBC.
