UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has demanded that rap trio Kneecap face prosecution following the exposure of concert footage where a group member reportedly declared, 'the only good Tory is a dead Tory.' Additionally, another performance allegedly featured support for Hamas and Hezbollah. Badenoch, who previously blocked funding to the Belfast-based group, highlights that these inflammatory statements threaten public safety and political discourse. Scotland Yard is investigating the incidents amid ongoing discussions about the boundaries of free speech in the context of political expression.
UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for the prosecution of rap trio Kneecap after footage emerged from a concert where a member allegedly said, 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory.' She has raised concerns regarding freedom of speech and the impact of such statements on political discourse.
In response to the controversial remarks, which included a shout-out to 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah,' Badenoch emphasized the need for accountability and cautioned against inciting violence, noting the potential risks for public safety and political civility.
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