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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jonathan McCambridge

Keir Starmer says what Kneecap stand for is ‘completely intolerable’

Kneecap's Moglai Bap speaks during a press conference at Conway Mill in Belfast after the High Court delivered its judgement in the appeal made by the DPP against the decision of the magistrates' court to dismiss an action taken against band member Mo Chara. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs as Mo Chara, was accused of displaying a flag in support of the proscribed terror organisation Hezbollah at a gig in London in November 2024 - (PA)

The Prime Minister has branded the views of Irish language rap trio Kneecap as "completely intolerable", following a High Court decision to dismiss a terror charge against one of its members.

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, known by his stage name Mo Chara, had faced accusations of displaying a flag in support of the proscribed terror organisation Hezbollah during a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, on November 21 2024.

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