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Why Are Police Investigating Bob Vylan After Glastonbury Festival? Kneecap Set Described as 'Appalling and Unacceptable'

Bob Vylan and Kneecap's Glastonbury acts face police probe as protest chants spark national debate on Palestine, censorship, and BBC broadcast ethics.

International Business Times UK

Voices: I quit the BBC over Gaza – Glastonbury proves it was the right thing to do

COMMENT: By trying to play things safe with its Kneecap coverage – and getting it very wrong with Bob Vylan… – the corporation has failed to represent the reality of public sentiment about Palestine, says its former newsreader Karishma Patel

The Independent UK

Palestine Action spraying paint is not terrorism. As ministers abuse their powers, I feel a duty to speak out

We have laws to deal with crimes linked to protest. What this is really about is ministers complicit in the Gaza atrocities seeking to silence dissent, says actor Juliet Stevenson

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See the full lists of acts who made political statements at Glastonbury 2025

Here are some of the acts who shared their views with audiences at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, from Kneecap to Rod Stewart

The National (Scotland)

Acts who made political statements at Glastonbury 2025

Kneecap, Sir Rod Stewart and former Little Mix star Jade all used their sets to make political points at this year’s festival.

Evening Standard

Judge grants Palestine Action urgent hearing to try to stop ban taking effect

Co-founder of protest group to be given opportunity to apply for ‘interim relief’ to prevent proscription order

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Palestine campaigners stage protest outside Wimbledon tennis championships over Barclays sponsorship

Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) protesters target opening of the championships at the All England Club

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‘It’s important to talk about these things’: exhibition highlights destroyed Middle Eastern heritage sites

Dana Awartani says Bristol show inspired by ‘dichotomy’ of some Gulf countries booming while Palestine ‘obliterated’

The Guardian - UK

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.

Pedestrian.tv

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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’.

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The Guardian - 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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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

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