Taoiseach urges Kneecap to clarify views on Hamas and violence as British MP calls for Glastonbury to drop Belfast rappers
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Anti-terrorism police in the UK are investigating a video involving the rap trio Kneecap, which reportedly contains calls for violence against Tory MPs. This scrutiny follows another controversial video suggesting support for Hamas and Hezbollah. Irish Taoiseach Mícheál Martin has called for urgent clarification from Kneecap regarding their stance on these groups, stressing the need for public safety and denouncing any threats against representatives. He emphasized that while criticism of policies is permitted, it is essential to distinguish between artistic expression and endorsing violence.
Speaking to reporters in Dublin, Mícheál Martin emphasized the need for clarity from the rap group Kneecap regarding their alleged support for Hezbollah and Hamas, asserting that any threat or violence against public representatives is unacceptable.
Mr. Martin stated, "We have had some horrific events in terms of the killing of MPs in Britain, so there's a huge responsibility on everybody to be very, very focused in terms of the protection of public representatives."
Read at Irish Independent
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