Impartial broadcaster btw.
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BBC statement on Glastonbury 2025
"Millions of people tuned in to enjoy Glastonbury this weekend across the BBC’s output but one performance within our livestreams included comments that were deeply offensive. The BBC respects freedom of expression but stands firmly against incitement to violence. The antisemitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan were utterly unacceptable and have no place on our airwaves. We welcome Glastonbury’s condemnation of the performance.
"The performance was part of a live stream of the West Holts stage on BBC iPlayer. The judgment on Saturday to issue a warning on screen while streaming online was in line with our editorial guidelines. In addition, we took the decision not to make the performance available on demand. The team were dealing with a live situation but with hindsight we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen.
“In light of this weekend, we will look at our guidance around live events so we can be sure teams are clear on when it is acceptable to keep output on air.”
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Which bit specifically was supposed to be antisemitic?
That was my thought as well. IDF is very specific. He wasn’t saying Israel.
If you think about Israel in a bad light that’s anti-semitic now. They can do whatever they want but you’re not allowed to judge them for it. It’s all Labours fault, and their utter refusal to allow any kind of nuance into the discussion.
