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Labour minister says Bob Vylan’s anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury ‘clearly overstepped mark’

There was no doubt Bob Vylan’s comments “crossed the line,” a Labour minister said after the duo led crowds in chants of “free, free Palestine” and “death, death to the IDF” at Glastonbury festival on Saturday (28 June).

The Independent UK

Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets

Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police are investigating both concerts.

Euronews

Amyl & The Sniffers Sound Off On Palestine, J.K. Rowling & AI During Glastonbury Set

Amyl & The Sniffers didn't pull any punches as they took the stage in Glastonbury in a fiery set that keeps on giving.

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BBC issues statement after making decision to air Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance

Belfast band’s set, which included anti-Keir Starmer and pro-Palestine chants, was not aired live by the broadcaster

The Independent UK

'Death to the IDF,' UK Punk Band Chants During Glastonbury Music Festival

An English punk duo chanted pro-Palestine slogans and slogans against the Israeli military during their performance at a UK music festival, shocking organizers.

Latin Times

Have politics ruined Glastonbury? Here's what festivalgoers on site think

With Kneecap and Bob Vylan bringing negative headlines, it can be tempting to view the festival as a breeding ground for extremism, but what do fans on the site think?

Evening Standard

Palestine Action is part of Britain’s proud history of protest. Proscribing it is an assault on democracy

Through decades of anti-racist campaigning, I have seen that peaceful, direct action can be the only way to get results, says campaigner Suresh Grover

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Nadine Shah plays voices of Gaza children during Glastonbury set

Nadine Shah also read an open letter from Artist for Palestine UK in her set on the Other Stage at Worthy Farm

Evening Standard

Home Office staff concerned over 'absurd' ban on Palestine Action, reports say

THE decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation has been described as “absurd” by Home Office staff, it has been reported.

The National (Scotland)

Streeting tells Israel to get its own ‘house in order’ over West Bank violence

Rapper Bobby Vylan, of punk duo Bob Vylan, on Saturday led crowds at Glastonbury in chants of ‘Free, free Palestine’ and ‘Death, death to the IDF’.

The Independent UK

‘Heads will roll’: BBC reckons with bias accusations over Israel and Palestine coverage

As controversy still swirls over Gaza documentaries, corporation braces for further criticism from all sides, including inside

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury - Saturday review: a day of political controversy (and some music)

4/5 A day in which Charli xcx and Doechii attracted the crowds, it was controversial moments by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that made the headlines

Evening Standard

UK police reviewing rapper's anti-Israel comments at Glastonbury Festival

British police are reviewing videos from the Glastonbury Festival after rapper Bobby Vylan of Bob Vylan led chants of “death to the IDF” or Israel Defense Forces and “free Palestine” on Saturday

The Independent UK

Two further terror arrests after vandalism of planes at RAF base

The spray painting was claimed by soon-to-be banned campaign group Palestine Action.

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The Guardian - UK

Home Office staff concerned about ‘absurd’ Palestine Action ban, says senior civil servant

Anonymous source describes ‘tense atmosphere’ after Yvette Cooper announced plans to proscribe protest group

The Guardian - UK

Free speech target or terrorist gang? The inside story of Palestine Action – and the plan to ban it

It started as a group of activists on a budget – now it could be banned under terrorism laws. But were lobbyists behind the proposed ban?

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Briefing on Iran strikes divides senators as Trump pours fuel on tensions

A partisan split was revealed as the president claimed the Democrats leaked a draft Pentagon report on the strikes’ impact. Plus, an exclusive interview with Kneecap on Palestine, protest and provocation

The Guardian - UK

‘We just want to stop people being murdered’: Kneecap on Palestine, protest and provocation

The Irish rap trio have recently faced censure and a court case, but have also had support for their pro-Palestine stance. Ahead of a Glastonbury appearance deemed ‘inappropriate’ by Keir Starmer, they argue the backlash against them is a deliberate distraction

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Netanyahu Reportedly Willing To Show Openness To Two State Solution With Palestine After U.S. Bombing Of Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly expressed willingness to achieve a two state solution with Palestine after the U.S. bombing of Iran

The Guardian - UK

Mamdani stood firm in his support of Gaza. The Democratic party could learn from him

Few issues highlight how out of touch Democratic leaders are than the issue of Palestine – Mamdani chose a different path

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour councillors fail to block motion in support of Palestine Action

Scottish Labour councillors have failed in their attempt to block a motion condemning the UK Government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action

Al Jazeera

Mamdani’s New York victory boosts pro-Palestine politics in US

Zohran Mamdani won New York’s primary race because of his support for Palestine, not in spite of it, progressives say.

Evening Standard

Azealia Banks pulls out of London festival after 'being pressured to support Palestine'

The rapper, 34, said she didn’t want to ‘appease’ festival promoters in a lengthy post on X

Evening Standard

Exhibition of Palestinian dress and embroidery to open at V&A Dundee

Thread Memory: Embroidery From Palestine explores how embroidery has shaped and expressed Palestinian national identity.

The National (Scotland)

Free Dundee exhibition to showcase historic Palestinian embroidery and dress

A FREE exhibition on the history of Palestinian dress and embroidery is set to open in Dundee on Thursday...

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