Kneecap: Rap group are no strangers to controversy, but is this time different?

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 16:45 UTC

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The Irish band have a reputation for provocation, but a new row has led to rising scrutiny and anger.

Jo Cox family says Kneecap offering ‘half an apology’ over alleged call to kill MPs

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 13:40 UTC

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Husband of murdered Labour MP says Belfast rappers’ talk of being unfairly targeted undermines their statement

Brendan Cox, the husband of the murdered MP Jo Cox, has said the Irish rap trio Kneecap h…

Starmer accuses Kneecap of making 'half-hearted' apology for 'kill MPs' jibe as minister urges Glastonbury to drop Irish rappers from festival line up

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 13:40 UTC

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The Belfast trio last night offered 'heartfelt apologies' to the families of two murdered politicians, Sir David Amess and Jo Cox, as anger over jibes aired at one of their concerts grew.

Starmer accuses Kneecap of making 'half-hearted' apology for 'kill MPs' jibe as pressure grows for Irish rappers to be dropped from summer festivals

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 12:55 UTC

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The Belfast trio last night offered 'heartfelt apologies' to the families of two murdered politicians, Sir David Amess and Jo Cox, as anger over jibes aired at one of their concerts grew.

Irish rap trio Kneecap break their silence with apology to families of Jo Cox and Sir David Amess after furious backlash over 'kill your local MP' jibe

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 06:55 UTC

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In a statement shared on social media, Kneecap said: 'To the Amess and Cox families, we send our heartfelt apologies, we never intended to cause you hurt.'

Irish woman living in US for decades detained by immigration officials

found 2025 › Apr › 28 (Mon) @ 17:10 UTC

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Cliona Ward, who had returned from trip to Ireland, held over criminal record from almost 20 years ago

An Irish woman who has lived legally in the US for four decades has been detained by immigration …

A mole, a Lion and a confession - Premiership Rugby talking points

found 2025 › Apr › 28 (Mon) @ 14:40 UTC

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A British and Irish Lions coach was present to catch George Ford's fly-half masterclass, while Gloucester find fuel in rumoured Chiefs criticism.

UK and Irish governments condemn 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments

found 2025 › Apr › 28 (Mon) @ 14:40 UTC

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Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."

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

found 2025 › Apr › 28 (Mon) @ 13:20 UTC

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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'.

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

found 2025 › Apr › 28 (Mon) @ 09:10 UTC

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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.'