2 h. ago Irish PM demands Kneecap ‘urgently clarify’ concert call to ‘kill Tory MPs’

Ireland's prime minister (Taoiseach) Micheál Martin on Monday (27 April) called for Kneecap “urgently clarify” alleged comments attributed to the band about the killing of Tory MPs.

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4 h. ago Calls for Irish rappers Kneecap to be axed from Glasgow's TRNSMT festival

It comes after video emerged of the Irish rap group allegedly saying "kill your local MP" and "the only good Tory is a dead Tory."

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5 h. ago Glastonbury urged to ban Irish rappers Kneecap from performing over 'kill your MP' rant as daughter of murdered Tory demands apology

The Belfast trio are facing mounting criticism over a concern performance in which one of them said 'the only good Tory is a dead Tory'.

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9 h. ago Daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess urges Irish rap group Kneecap to apologise over 'kill your MP' call

Video has emerged of the band at a gig in November 2023 appearing to show one person from Kneecap saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.'

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17 h. ago Kneecap concert footage assessed by police over alleged ‘kill your MP’ call

Footage of Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap allegedly calling for the death of British MPs is being assessed by counter-terrorism policeFootage of Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap allegedly calling for the death of British MPs is being assessed by counter-terrorism police.Video emerged of the band at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one person from Kneecap saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Kneecap video probed by counter terrorism police over 'kill all MPs' footage

The Northern Irish rap trio are due to play the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow Green this year.

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5 d. ago Sharon Osbourne urges US to revoke Kneecap rappers’ visas after Israel criticism

Irish language group uses Coachella gig to denounce Gaza attacks, saying ‘Palestinians have nowhere to go’Sharon Osbourne has urged US authorities to revoke work visas for Kneecap after the Irish language rap group used a performance at Coachella to denounce Israeli attacks on Gaza.The TV presenter accused the band of hate speech and supporting terrorist organisations and said it should not be allowed to perform in the US. “I urge you to join me in advocating for the revocation of Kneecap’s work visa,” she exhorted followers on X on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Don Wycherley: ‘What was my worst job? Working on a site in London in 1984 for a vicious foreman who called me Pat’

Don Wycherley: ‘What was my worst job? Working on a site in London in 1984 for a vicious foreman who called me Pat’  The Irish Independent

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1 week ago Terrifying moment axeman attacks flat door in Glasgow caught on camera

Doorbell footage shows the man swing an axe at the flat door at least 13 times leaving residents 'in fear'.

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1 week ago Queen's University rejects calls for Irish language signage despite student protests

A student-led campaign to introduce physical Irish language signs to Queen's University has been rejected, despite accusations that it the university is infringing on the rights of Irish speakers

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3 w. ago TRNSMT Lineup 2025 BBC Introducing Stage: 20 new acts announced for Glasgow festival's former River Stage

There are some possible big stars of the future in the lineup.

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3 w. ago TRNSMT Festival announces new 2025 stage with 20 emerging artists

The BBC Introducing Stage will showcase some of the UK's most exciting upcoming artists, with a particular focus on the thriving music scene in Glasgow.

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