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Kneecap’s Glastonbury Set Ignites Political Firestorm

Kneecap’s Glastonbury Set Ignites Political Firestorm

Belfast rap trio Kneecap performed on Glastonbury's West Holts stage amid intense political pressure to pull them from the line‑up. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and several MPs demanded their removal over pro‑Palestinian remarks and a terror charge against a member. Festival co‑organiser Emily Eavis defended their right to play. The BBC refused to livestream the set, offering only an on‑demand version later. Police are now investigating the performance alongside another controversial act.

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