Allen's new cover is a poignant choice, containing lyrics such as: "You took advantage of a world that loved you well / I'm going to a town that has already been burnt down / I'm so tired of you, America..."

An accompanying video, by filmmaker Bafic, features footage from the recent Women's March in London, which Allen participated in.

The Sheezus artist isn't the first to tackle Wainwright's hard-hitting song - the late, great George Michael also did a take.

Listen to Allen's recent playlist created to mark Donald Trump's inauguration.