- Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury included controversial chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF”, which were broadcast live on BBC iPlayer.
- Glastonbury organisers said the chants “very much crossed a line” and they are “urgently reminding” everyone involved in the production of the festival that there is no place for antisemitism or hate speech.
- The BBC has banned Bob Vylan's performance from iPlayer, and police are currently assessing the comments to determine if any offences were committed.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has spoken to the BBC director general regarding Bob Vylan’s set.
- Rap trio Kneecap is also facing police investigation for a similarly politically charged set, including “free Palestine” chants and comments directed at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, following a previous terror offence allegation.
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