BEN Elton took a swipe at Myleene Klass over her criticism of Labour's mansion tax plans as he led a cast of celebrities at a party rally.
The comedian told a 1,000-strong crowd in Warrington that the popstar - who claimed the planned levy on homes worth more than £2 million would hit "little grannies" - had made her money "showering in a bikini".
Elton, who distanced himself from the party under Tony Blair, told supporters he was "back with Labour".
He said: "It's no secret that I am now one of that wealthy minority. Me and Myleene Klass.
"I made my money cracking knob gags, she made her money showering in a bikini.
"We should both be proud to make our contribution."
The Young Ones writer also lashed out at the glitzy Black and White fundraising ball staged annually by the Conservatives.
"Apparently we are the ones that sneer. Really? Have you seen the Black and White ball?
"Just a little bit of sneering going on I think."
Long-time Labour supporter Eddie Izzard said the party would offer a "fair chance for everyone", while former Coronation Street actress Sally Lindsay said she backed Labour's plans to ban exploitative zero-hours contracts and called for a "decent minimum" wage.
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