Daughter of murdered MP calls for Kneecap apology
Summary
Katie Amess, whose father was a UK politician killed in 2021, wants an apology from the musical band Kneecap. The band recently made comments about causing harm to politicians.Key Facts
- The band Kneecap made comments that upset Katie Amess.
- Katie's father, Sir David Amess, was a UK politician who was killed in 2021.
- One member of the band said this in a concert in November 2023: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP."
- Kneecap says they are the target of a planned campaign to make them look bad.
- The police in charge of dealing with terrorism are looking at the band's comments.
- Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK Conservative Party, believes the band should face consequences for their words.
- Another video from November 2024 shows a band member showing support for Hamas and Hezbollah, which is a crime in the UK.
- Katie Amess said the band's comments were very hurtful for her and her family.
- Katie has invited Kneecap to meet with her and have a conversation.
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