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TD tells Dáil that public representatives have a role in 'dialing down division'

A TD has told the Dáil that government and public representatives have a role in "dialing down division". Deputy Ged Nash made the comments during a planned reprieve in Dáil proceedings today in the wake of the murder of British MP, Sir David Amess, ...

19 Oct 2021 at 17:16

Northern Ireland

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

British band Massive Attack have defended Kneecap after one of the rap group’s members appeared to call for Tory MPs to be killed. Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member of the Irish trio saying: “The only good Tory ...

30 Apr 2025 at 19:15

National News

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

Organisers of Glastonbury should “think very carefully” about who performs at this year’s festival, a Home Office minister said, following calls for Kneecap to be removed from the line-up. Conservative former minister Mark Francois said it would ...

29 Apr 2025 at 14:56

Northern Ireland

No 10 rejects Kneecap’s ‘half-hearted’ apology over alleged ‘kill MPs’ comments

Rap group Kneecap’s apology to the families of murdered MPs was “half-hearted”, Downing Street has said. The Belfast trio addressed the families of Sir David Amess and Jo Cox, saying “we never intended to cause you hurt” after a member of the ...

29 Apr 2025 at 15:19

Northern Ireland

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

The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has accused Kneecap of “gaslighting” in the rap group’s apology and said it would be “very dangerous” for the group to perform at Glastonbury. Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig appearing ...

29 Apr 2025 at 22:15

National News

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

The husband and daughter of two murdered MPs have condemned Irish rap group Kneecap over footage allegedly showing the band calling for MPs to be killed. Brendan Cox, whose wife Jo Cox was murdered in 2016, said Kneecap’s statement of ...

29 Apr 2025 at 15:11

Northern Ireland

Musicians rally around Kneecap after row over ‘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 call for Tory MPs to be killed. Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig appearing to ...

30 Apr 2025 at 21:34

Northern Ireland

Kneecap at Glastonbury ‘a matter for organisers’ says Cooper

The organisers of Glastonbury have been told to decide whether Irish band Kneecap should still perform at this year’s festival amid controversy over their apparent call to kill Tory MPs. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper also urged the ...

29 Apr 2025 at 12:03

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