“I could remain and continue to self-censor but it will erode my sense of integrity.

I’ve already felt that beginning.

“The only way forward for me is to leave the band,” he continued.

Winston Marshall

Credit: Jo Hale/Redferns

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.

“Congratulations @MrAndyNgo.

Finally had to time read your important book.

You’re a brave man,” the musician wrote.

Marshall wrote how he regrets his bandmates “being dragged through some pretty ugly accusations.”

Then followed libellous articles calling me ‘right-wing’ and such.

Being labeled erroneously just goes to show how binary political discourse has become.

Marshall’s full remarks can be found onMedium.