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UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers for 'inciting violence' against Palestinians

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内容摘要:Host Annabel Tiffin said that all sounded very lovely, but presumably the party was no longer a surprise, having just been announced on live TV. "Oh goodness me," replied an alarmed Quamer, "I've spoiled the surprise!"

Host Annabel Tiffin said that all sounded very lovely, but presumably the party was no longer a surprise, having just been announced on live TV. "Oh goodness me," replied an alarmed Quamer, "I've spoiled the surprise!"

The largest body representing Jews in the UK have called for Glastonbury to cancel the group's planned performance.In a statement, the Board of Deputies of British Jews said the rap trio's remarks had "caused great concern both within the UK Jewish community and wider society".

UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers for 'inciting violence' against Palestinians

Speaking on RTÉ's Prime Time on Tuesday, the band's manager said "moral hysteria" had taken hold and that the band are being held to a higher moral standard than politicians.Daniel Lambert claimed a "concerted campaign" against the group is "solely about de-platforming artists"."It's about telling the next young band, both through the music industry and through the political class, that you cannot speak about Palestine," he said.

UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers for 'inciting violence' against Palestinians

A number of other artists havein support of Kneecap.

UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers for 'inciting violence' against Palestinians

Fontaines DC, Annie Mac, Bicep, Massive Attack, Pulp, Paul Weller and Christy Moore are among the artists who signed the open letter by Kneecap's record label, Heavenly Recordings.

The statement said there had been a "clear, concerted attempt to censor and ultimately deplatform" the band.In Wales, the problem was found to be worst in towns and cities - with more than 35% of urban areas seeing "unacceptable" levels of litter.

There was also a 286% increase in the number of the most dirty streets, graded "D" for cleanliness.Smoking-related litter and food and drinks packaging were the most common types of litter found.

In Cardiff, where the council spends more than £7m a year on street cleaning, the worst performing "D" streets were found in some of the city's most deprived neighbourhoods, including Ely, Roath, Grangetown and Splott.Splott resident Malcolm Davies said the level of litter in and around his home was "just a nightmare".

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