"Sit Down was used in a video posted by Robinson on X that was highlighting the size of the protest. In his own post on the platform shortly after 5pm on Saturday, when many of the protesters were still gathered around Whitehall and Trafalgar Square, Booth criticised the activist for including the 1989 record in his content. The 65-year-old said: Disgusted to see the cynical use of Sit Down by TRobinsonNewEra. No permission was granted, and we are looking into our options."
"The song and most of our topical lyrics, make it very clear where we stand, and it's the antithesis of this organisation. If a band's work has been copyrighted and is used unlawfully, they can initially issue a formal request in the form of a cease and desist letter for the accused party to stop using their work, according to the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP)."
Tim Booth expressed disgust at Tommy Robinson's use of James's 1989 single "Sit Down" in a protest video, saying no permission was granted and the song's lyrics oppose the far-right movement. The Unite the Kingdom demonstration in central London drew between 110,000 and 150,000 people and saw at least 25 arrests and 26 police officers injured. A stage on Whitehall hosted far-right speakers and personalities, including Elon Musk via video link, alongside musical performers. Booth, 65, said the band's topical lyrics are the antithesis of the organisation. The ICMP noted bands can issue cease-and-desist letters and pursue copyright lawsuits.
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