Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, a member of the band Kneecap, has been charged under the Terrorism Act for allegedly supporting Hezbollah at a concert. The controversy has led to calls from political figures, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to prevent their performance at Glastonbury Festival, as well as statements from Kemi Badenoch urging the BBC not to broadcast their set. Despite the backlash, festival creator Michael Eavis defended Kneecap, suggesting that dissenters could choose to attend other events while emphasizing a strong police presence at the festival to ensure safety.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated that it would not be 'appropriate' for the band to perform at the festival, in light of serious allegations.
Kemi Badenoch remarked that the BBC 'should not be showing' the trio's set, emphasizing that the group should not be rewarded for extremist views.
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