Daniel Radcliffe is a "militant atheist".

The 22-year-old star was brought up in a Christian/Jewish household, but believes it is important to separate religion and education because he thinks sex lessons are important.

He told attitude magazine: "I'm not religious, I'm an atheist, and a militant atheist when religion starts impacting on legislation.

"We need sex education in schools. Schools have to talk to kids from a young age about relationships, gay and straight. In Britain it's better -- more of a conversation is being had."

Daniel continues to have a vested interest in politics, but having supported the Liberal Democrat party in the last U.K. election, he now thinks he is more of a Labour follower, because he believes they stand up for more left-wing values.

He said: "I will probably be going to Labour. From what I've seen of Ed Miliband I really like him and he speaks for what I believe in. I think he's genuine, genuinely left wing and will act as such if he gets in."