Michael Eavis on Glastonbury Festival's politics amid Kneecap row
Glastonbury Festival has opened, with founder Sir Michael Eavis stating that attendees who disagree with the event's political leanings "can go somewhere else."
Irish rap trio Kneecap remains on the line-up despite controversy, after one member was charged with a terror offence, a decision supported by organiser Emily Eavis.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commented that it would not be "appropriate" for Kneecap to perform following the charge related to displaying a Hezbollah flag.
This year's festival features headline acts including The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, with Sir Rod Stewart performing the Sunday teatime legends slot.
Organisers have introduced changes for this year, such as selling fewer tickets to prevent overcrowding and transforming the Shangri-La area into a greener space.
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