Lena Dunham endorses Jeremy Corbyn as the next Prime Minister

She wrote: “We here in America have watched in horror as our siblings in the UK have been attacked these past weeks and our president has been unable to offer so much as a word of condolence, only using this to push forward his racist and xenophobic agenda.

“We no longer have the option to pretend that what happens in Britain or America is separate. We do not live in fiefdoms. We must all work together to quell the tide of hate and complacency.”

The actress added: “Which is why, despite my US Passport, I desperately urge my UK friends/fans/frenemies to get out and vote for the Labour Party. With Jeremy Corbyn you have a chance at a fair and just leader who will temper the fascism and darkness of our current American moment.

“Thank you for considering, for getting your butts out there and for knowing- even when you feel abandoned by electoral politics- that your vote is all we have. This Thursday, June 8!”

Ms Dunham joins a list of celebrity Corbyn supporters, such as comedians Ricky Gervais and Russell Brand, who have declared their backing for the Labour leader.