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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 6 MIN

Police drop inquiry into Kneecap’s “kill your local MP” comments

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The Metropolitan Police has decided not to prosecute the members of Kneecap for allegedly saying “Kill your local MP” at a concert in 2023.   However, Mo Chara is still due to appear in court in August for terrorism offences related to flying a Hezbollah flag at a concert in 2024.   Speaking to Shane this morning to discuss further was Stephen Pound, Former Labour MP for Ealing North and former Northern Ireland Shadow Minister. 

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