Kate Nash says she would love to collaborate with Kneecap
Police are assessing videos of performances by Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury Festival following controversial comments made during their sets.
Kneecap, known for their provocative lyrics and support for Palestine, faced calls from politicians, including Sir Keir Starmer, to be removed from the festival lineup.
During their Glastonbury performance, a Kneecap member directly challenged Sir Keir Starmer's comments, while Bob Vylan led chants including 'Death, death to the IDF,' which Sir Keir condemned as 'appalling hate speech.'
Nash defended artists using their platform for political purposes, asserting that Glastonbury is inherently a political festival and that many individuals cannot escape the politics of their existence.
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