The controversial single Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers has rocketed up the betting charts, becoming the second favourite to claim the coveted Christmas number one spot.
In a stunning surge, the parody track—criticising the Prime Minister’s decision to cut winter fuel payments—has seen its odds slashed by bookmakers William Hill from 20/1 to 12/1 in just 24 hours.
The song, a satirical twist on Mud’s 1974 festive classic Lonely This Christmas, takes aim at Labour’s controversial policy change, which has left millions of pensioners struggling to keep warm during a bitterly cold winter.
A Serious Contender
The track’s meteoric rise in popularity now positions it as the closest rival to chart-topping favourites Wham!, whose timeless hit Last Christmas is priced as the overwhelming frontrunner at 1/16.
Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, commenting on the song’s dramatic ascent said:
“Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers’ parody of Mud’s festive classic is now a serious contender to top the charts on Christmas Day, having gained notable traction since the beginning of the week.
“We’ve therefore been forced to slash our odds for Freezing This Christmas to be this year’s number one on 25th December, now trading at 12/1 from 20/1 on Wednesday.
“Wham! remain the firm favourites at 1/16, but with tabloids increasingly picking up on the BBC’s refusal to play the song, we may yet witness a miracle next week.”
Chart Topper Odds
As it stands, the current odds for Christmas number one according to William Hill are as follows:
- Wham! – 1/16
- Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers – 12/1
- Gracie Abrams – 33/1
- Mariah Carey – 33/1
- BAR – 40/1
The song’s popularity has been bolstered by a wave of public support and widespread criticism of the BBC for refusing to air the track. Fans of the parody accuse the broadcaster of bias, with many claiming its omission is a deliberate attempt to suppress dissent against Labour’s winter fuel policy.
A Song With a Cause
Freezing This Christmas is more than just a cheeky jab at political decisions; it has become a rallying cry for those angered by the winter fuel cuts, which affect millions of pensioners across the UK. The song’s lyrics include the biting refrain:
“It’ll be freezing this Christmas, without fuel at home,
It’ll be freezing this Christmas, while Keir Starmer is warm.
It’ll be cold, so cold, without fuel at home, this Christmas.”
The track concludes with a scathing farewell to the Labour leader:
“Merry Christmas, Keir, I hope you can sleep at night.”
The Path Ahead
With less than a week to go before Christmas Day, the buzz surrounding Freezing This Christmas continues to grow. Whether it can overcome Wham!’s commanding lead remains to be seen, but the song has already left a significant mark on this year’s festive season.
For now, all eyes remain on the charts—and on whether this underdog anthem can pull off a Christmas miracle.
How You Can Help
The campaign to push Freezing This Christmas to the number one spot is gaining momentum. Here’s how you can support it:
- Listen and Share: Stream Freezing This Christmas on channels like Spotify and share it widely to spread awareness.
- Follow the Campaign: Stay updated via YouTube, Twitter / X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Donate: Support the cause through the JustGiving page and help keep vulnerable pensioners warm this winter.
