Kneecap apologise to families for 'kill your MP' remarks
- Kneecap apologized to the families of murdered MPs Jo Cox and Sir David Amess, stating, 'we never intended to cause you hurt.'
- Downing Street criticized Kneecap's apology as 'half-hearted' and called for a proper apology from the band.
- The Metropolitan Police are investigating a video where a member of Kneecap reportedly shouted, 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah,' which are banned organizations in the UK.
- Labour MP David Taylor urged Glastonbury Festival organizers to remove Kneecap from their line-up following alleged violent comments made by the group during concerts.
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Kneecap: Breaking down the controversies swirling around the Irish hip-hop trio
Ireland's Kneecap apologized after footage emerged of one of the trio appearing to say 'Kill your local MP' during a performance in 2023. The group has caused a firestorm this month, beginning with a Coachella set that included provocative statements about the war in Gaza.

Irish rappers Kneecap deny support for Hamas, Hezbollah
Irish rappers Kneecap have denied supporting Hamas and Hezbollah and apologised to the families of murdered British politicians as a fierce row rages over political messaging at the band's concerts.
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