Kneecap at Glastonbury ‘a matter for organisers’ says Cooper

File photo dated 06/06/24 of Kneecap members Liam Og O Hannaigh (Mo Chara), JJ O’Dochartaigh (DJ Provai), and Naoise O Caireallain (Moglai Bap) attending the UK premiere of Kneecap, at the Picturehouse Central Cinema, London. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has demanded the prosecution of rap trio Kneecap for allegedly calling for the death of Tory MPs. Video emerged of the group at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” Issue date: Monday April 28, 2025. - (PA Wire)

The organisers of Glastonbury have been told to decide whether Irish band Kneecap should still perform at this year’s festival amid controversy over their apparent call to kill Tory MPs.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper also urged the promoters of gigs featuring the rap trio and their management to “take some responsibility”.