Brits 2014: Bowie wins Best British Male and wades into Scottish independence debate

Kate Moss have accepted David Bowie’s BRIT award for Best Male Solo artist.

17:25 20 February 2014

After making a comeback after a ten-year absence, David Bowie has won Best British Male Solo Artist award – his very first in 18 years.

The 67-year-old artist, however, chose to say at home in New York and sent supermodel Kate Moss to accept the award.

The catwalk star showed up on stage wearing one of his iconic Ziggy Stardust outfits. Kate arrived to the venue secretly and surprised guests at the event.

Moss said: 'Good evening ladies and gentleman, David has asked me to say this.

'In Japanese myth the rabbits from my old costume that Kate's wearing live on the moon.

'Kate comes from Venus and I from Mars, so that's nice. I'm completely delighted to have a Brit for being the best male, but I am, aren't I Kate? I think it's a great way to end the day.’

The musician’s message ended with a plea for Scotland to not become an independent nation: 'Thank you very, very much and Scotland - stay with us’.

BRIT AWARD WINNERS 2014

British Male Solo Artist: David Bowie

British Female Solo Artist: Ellie Goulding

British Group: Arctic Monkeys

British Breakthrough Act: Bastille

Critics' Choice (already awarded): Sam Smith

British Single: Rudimental featuring Ella Eyre - Waiting All Night

British Album Of The Year: Arctic Monkeys - AM

British Video Of The Year: One Direction - Best Song Ever

International Male Solo Artist: Bruno Mars

International Female Solo Artist: Lorde

International Group: Daft Punk

Global Success Award: One Direction