Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his disapproval of Kneecap's upcoming performance at the Glastonbury Festival. This statement follows member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh's recent court appearance on charges related to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed terrorist organization, at a previous gig.

Sir Keir's comments, made in an interview with The Sun, emphasized that he believes the trio's performance at Glastonbury is inappropriate given the ongoing legal issues. Liam Ó hAnnaidh, performing under the name Mo Chara, was released on unconditional bail after the court hearing.

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has also criticized the BBC for planning to broadcast Kneecap's performance at the festival. Badenoch argued that as a publicly funded platform, the BBC should not be promoting extremism by featuring a band member currently facing terrorism charges.

Responding to these concerns, a BBC spokesperson clarified that while the network does not ban artists, their programming will adhere to editorial guidelines. Decisions regarding content will be made closer to the festival date.

Kneecap, known for their controversial lyrics and political commentary, have faced backlash from politicians in the past. Last year, the group won a discrimination case against the UK government after funding was initially withheld by Badenoch when she was a minister.

Despite the legal challenges, Kneecap continues to perform and release new music. Liam Ó hAnnaidh remains optimistic about their future projects, urging fans to catch their upcoming performances and supporting the cause of a free Palestine.

Following a recent court appearance, Kneecap's popularity seems to be on the rise, with supporters rallying behind the band. The group's defiance in the face of legal scrutiny has only fueled their reputation as outspoken artists unafraid to tackle controversial topics.

As Kneecap prepares for their next court hearing in August, the public's interest in their music and message shows no signs of waning.