Bob Vylan has been dropped by the United Talent Agency following his controversial performance at the Glastonbury Festival, where he made inflammatory remarks about Palestine and the IDF. This has led to backlash, including calls for legal action and comparisons to the Lucy Connolly case, where a social media post resulted in a prison sentence. Chris Philp, shadow home secretary, advocated for equal legal treatment in this case. Ofcom is also reviewing the BBC's handling of the performance amid rising complaints about its content.
On Saturday Vylan chanted 'free, free Palestine' and 'death to the IDF', which was broadcast live on the BBC.
Avon and Somerset Police have been warned that failing to arrest Bob Vylan over his 'deeply offensive' hate speech would be an example of two-tier justice.
Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said: 'It seems very clear that this man was directly inciting violence. He should receive the same treatment under the law as others.'
Ofcom has waded in after receiving complaints over the BBC's coverage, stating the broadcast 'clearly has questions to answer.'
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