At the recent Glastonbury Festival, the BBC aired a performance by punk-rap band Bob Vylan, during which lead singer Bobby Vylan led anti-Israel chants. This prompted immediate criticism from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who slammed it as 'appalling hate speech.' Following significant backlash, the BBC expressed regret for not cutting away from the performance and acknowledged the anti-Semitic undertones of the chants. The incident has led to a criminal investigation and calls for accountability from various political figures.
The performance was streamed live by the BBC, which quickly added a warning about 'very strong and discriminatory' language. Politicians criticized the decision to air it.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the performance as containing 'appalling hate speech,' prompting calls for the BBC to be prosecuted for airing it.
In response to the backlash, the BBC stated it regretted not pulling away from the livestream and condemned the anti-semitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan.
The BBC emphasized its commitment to freedom of expression while firmly opposing incitement to violence, acknowledging the need to balance these concerns.
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