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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

Irish trio Kneecap address controversial ‘dead Tory’ remark ahead of Glastonbury set

Band have insisted that their political statements have satirical intent and are not ‘more outrageous than the murdering of innocent Palestinians’

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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Michael Eavis on Glastonbury Festival’s politics amid Kneecap row

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The Independent UK

Glastonbury founder says festival critics ‘can go somewhere else’ after Kneecap furore

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The Independent UK

Michael Eavis: people who disagree with Glastonbury’s politics can go elsewhere

This year’s festival is expected to be politically charged with focus on Middle East tensions and Kneecap controversy

The Guardian - UK

‘Send them to Mars’: Led By Donkeys Glastonbury exhibit takes aim at Musk

Campaign group say piece responds to tech billionaires’ ‘dangerous’ mission to make humans interplanetary

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BBC shares statement on Kneecap’s Glastonbury set after Keir Starmer objections

Divisive hip-hop trio will take to the West Holts stage after being dubbed ‘inappropriate’ by PM

The Independent UK

UK Culture Secretary: BBC should not show Kneecap's Glastonbury set

THE BBC Kneecap Glastonbury set should not be broadcast, according to UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

The National (Scotland)

Northern Ireland nationalists fear focus on reconciliation stalling push for unity referendum

Goal of reconciliation has become ‘undisguised unionist veto’, some argue amid dwindling momentum for vote

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury gates open as festivalgoers descend for politically charged event

More than 200,000 people expected at Worthy Farm for lineup including Olivia Rodrigo and Irish band Kneecap

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury Festival 2025: What you need to know

Celebs, controversy, secret sets, the hottest looks — plus what not to miss on iPlayer. Maddy Mussen has your festival download

Evening Standard

Glastonbury organiser says ‘everyone is welcome’ after calls to drop Kneecap

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The Independent UK

Glastonbury organiser says Irish band Kneecap ‘welcome’ despite Keir Starmer objections

‘Everyone is welcome here’ organiser Emily Eavis insisted when pressed about the prime minister’s claim that it would not be ‘appropriate’ for the Irish hip-hop trio to perform

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Revellers pour into Glastonbury Festival as gates open for 2025

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, co-founder Sir Michael Eavis, cheered as the gates opened.

Evening Standard

Glastonbury Festival 2025: Thousands descend on Worthy Farm as gates open - watch live

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis opened the gates to Worthy Farm at 8am on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Will the BBC televise Kneecap's Glastonbury performance?

Politicians have scrutinised Kneecap's upcoming performance at Glastonbury - but will the BBC air their show?

International Business Times UK

Leo Varadkar Defends Kneecap After Starmer Says Glastonbury Slot 'Not Appropriate'

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has urged governments not to censor artists, after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Belfast rap group Kneecap's Glastonbury appearance over controversial lyrics and political remarks.

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Euronews

Keir Starmer vs Kneecap: Will the controversial rap trio still perform at Glastonbury?

Controversial Belfast rap trio Kneecap responded as British PM Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch call for a ban of their upcoming Glastonbury set. Will their comments lead to a last-minute cancellation of the band's set this weekend?

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer claims Kneecap Glastonbury performance ‘not appropriate’

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The Independent UK

Keir Starmer says Kneecap Glastonbury performance is not ‘appropriate’

Irish hip-hop trio are due to perform at the festival next weekend

International Business Times

UK PM Starmer Says Kneecap Should Not Perform Glastonbury

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said it was not "appropriate" for Irish group Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury, one of the country's biggest and most famous music festivals.

Evening Standard

Kneecap Glastonbury slot ‘not appropriate’, says Starmer

It comes after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she thought the BBC ‘should not be showing’ Kneecap’s performance at the festival next week.

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch calls for BBC Kneecap ban

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The Independent UK

Badenoch says BBC would be ‘rewarding extremism’ with Kneecap Glastonbury coverage

The Tory leader of the Opposition has previously called for the group to be banned from Glastonbury

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