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The Guardian view on violent online rhetoric: all politicians have a duty to set a civil tone

Editorial: The ability to conduct polite debate on social media, without amplifying menaces and lies, is a basic qualification for public office

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Families of David Amess and Jo Cox voice concern at rise in violent political rhetoric

Relatives of murdered MPs say Charlie Kirk killing is a wake-up call for UK and that violence is becoming more likely

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Elon Musk accused of 'incitement' after calling for 'revolutionary change' in UK

ELON Musk has been accused of “incitement” after calling for “revolutionary government change” at a far-right rally led by agitator Tommy…

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Charlie Kirk and the politics of rhetoric and division

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Jeremy Clarkson admits he is 'genuinely frightened' for his safety after Charlie Kirk shooting

The Clarkson’s Farm star reflected on the risks of being outspoken in journalism following the killing of the 31-year-old political commentator in Utah

Evening Standard

Conservative group to hold vigil in London after Trump ally shot dead

Charlie Kirk, 31, the co-founder and chief executive of the youth organisation Turning Point USA, was killed at a Utah Valley University show.

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer leads UK tributes to Trump ally and right-wing activist Charlie Kirk

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and former prime minister Boris Johnson also paid tribute to Turning Point USA founder

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Sister of murdered MP Jo Cox condemns ‘dreadful’ violence after Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot

Kim Leadbeater was among a raft of public figures to speak out after the murder of political activist Kirk at a university event

Evening Standard

More than 100 cyclists set off on ride to remember murdered MP Jo Cox

Cheered on by Mrs Cox’s parents and sister, MP Kim Leadbeater, the group gathered at Princess Mary Athletics Stadium, in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.

Evening Standard

MPs and political candidates face ‘industrial’ levels of abuse, minister says

Exclusive: Young people deterred from politics, Rushanara Ali warns, as government plans stricter punishments

The Guardian - UK

Met police drops second terror charge against Kneecap

THE Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they will not charge Kneecap over a video where one of the band’s members appears to say, “kill your…

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap say terror charge is part of ‘witch-hunt’ to prevent Glastonbury gig

Northern Irish rappers say charge is ‘political policing’ to stop them speaking out about ‘genocide in Gaza’

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap’s manager says rap trio ‘happy to meet’ Sir David Amess’ daughter

The hip-hop group apologised to the family of Sir David after footage emerged from a gig allegedly showing one member saying ‘kill your local MP’.

Evening Standard

Listen closely to the Kneecap furore. You’ll hear hypocrisy from all sides

The band’s rightwing critics are now cancel culture advocates, while defenders demand limitless free speech, says writer and podcaster Dorian Lynskey

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UK Counter-terrorism Unit Probes Rappers Kneecap But Music Stars Back Band

British counter-terrorism police Thursday launched an investigation into online videos of Irish rappers Kneecap after the band denied supporting Hamas and Hezbollah or inciting violence against UK politicians.

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap row: police assessing ‘kill MP’ and ‘up Hamas, up Hezbollah’ footage

News comes as artists including Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream defend Irish rap trio from criticism

The National (Scotland)

'Gaza is the story': Musicians rally around Kneecap after ‘kill your MP’ footage

Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream are among the notable music names who have defended Kneecap after one of the rap group’s members appeared to…

Evening Standard

Musicians rally around Kneecap after row over ‘kill your MP’ footage

Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member of the Irish trio saying ‘kill your local MP’.

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Evening Standard

Massive Attack defend Kneecap after row over ‘kill your MP’ footage

Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member of the Irish group saying: ‘Kill your local MP.’

The Independent UK

Kneecap dropped from festival slot as MPs call out ‘half an apology’

Belfast-formed hip-hop trio have been accused of ‘deflection’ by family members of slain MPs Jo Cox and David Amess, after they shared a fresh statement over alleged ‘kill your local MP’ clip

Evening Standard

Katie Amess says Kneecap’s response in ‘kill your MP’ row was ‘gaslighting’

The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess said police should investigate the footage of a group member appearing to call for Tory MPs to be killed.

Evening Standard

Badenoch calls for Kneecap to be banned ‘full stop’ amid ‘kill your MP’ row

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch suggested the group should be pulled from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.

Evening Standard

Families of murdered MPs reject Kneecap’s ‘half an apology’

The rap trio said a video extract in which a band member appeared to voice support for killing MPs had been deliberately taken out of context.

Evening Standard

Jarvis urges Glastonbury to think carefully about line-up after Kneecap comments

Conservative former minister Mark Francois said it would be ‘unconscionable’ for the Irish rap trio to perform at the festival.

Louder

Kneecap issue defiant statement amid news that counter-terrorism police are analysing footage from two past shows, as calls for the Irish band to be removed from UK festival bills escalate

Kneecap react to condemnation of recent and historical live shows: "The real crimes are not in our performances; the real crimes are the silence and complicity of those in power."

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