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Although admired in some circles, RP is disliked in others.

It is common in parts of Britain to regard it as a south-eastern English accent rather than a non-regional one and as a symbol of the south-east's political power in Britain.

A 2007 survey found that residents of Scotland and Northern Ireland tend to dislike RP.

It is shunned by some with left-wing political views, who may be proud of having an accent more typical of the working-classes.

The left-wing British band Chumbawamba recorded a song protesting against the accent: " R. I. P.

RP " from their album The Boy Bands Have Won.