
Kneecap performing at Glastonbury 'not appropriate', Starmer says
created: June 21, 2025, 10:57 p.m. | updated: June 22, 2025, 5:03 p.m.
Kneecap performing at Glastonbury 'not appropriate', PM says18 hours ago Share Save Hayley Halpin BBC News NI Share SaveGetty ImagesPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he does not think Kneecap's planned Glastonbury Festival performance is "appropriate".
They then used an expletive to accuse the prime minister of arming a genocide.
PA Media Liam Ó hAnnaidh has been released on unconditional bail until his next hearing on 20 August.
In a statement, posted on social media in May after Mr Ó hAnnaidh was charged, Kneecap said: "We deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves."
Analysis from Charlotte Gallagher, BBC News correspondent Will Kneecap care that the Prime Minister doesn't think they should perform at Glastonbury?
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