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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.

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."

Video has emerged of the group at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member saying: ‘The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.’

A clip of the band allegedly calling for the death of Conservative MPs is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror unit. The daughter of a murdered MP has spoken out and the band has apologised. However, Kneecap said that they are facing a "co-ordinated smear campaign."

Husband of murdered Labour MP says Belfast rappers’ talk of being unfairly targeted undermines their statement

The remains are believed to have been taken from Hawaii island in 1840 and brought to Belfast.

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

Gavin Robinson accused the band of performing in ‘a grotesque way’ and called them ‘totally inappropriate’.

The Irish rap band Kneecap are due to perform at the Trnsmt festival in Glasgow in July.