British MPs tell Glastonbury to decide if Kneecap will play; rap trio says footage was 'weaponised' over dead Tory comment
Briefly

A rap trio faced backlash for a member's inflammatory remark suggesting harm to Tory MPs, which they claim was taken out of context. The UK government, including Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, condemned the comments as disgraceful and irresponsible. The group faces police scrutiny for their performances in November 2023 and November 2024, with comments that seemingly support banned terrorist groups. In response to the uproar, the band apologized, insisting they do not advocate violence against any political figures.
Overnight the trio apologised to the families of two murdered MPs, stating they reject any suggestion that they would seek to incite violence against any MP.
British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper called the remarks a 'total disgrace' and emphasized the need for promoters and management to take responsibility for the incident.
Read at Irish Independent
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