UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says Kanye West “ought to by no means have been invited” to headline the Wi-fi Competition.
Sir Keir Starmer claims that Kanye West ought to ‘by no means have been invited’ to headline Wi-fi
The pageant was cancelled on Tuesday (07.04.26) after the controversial rapper – who had been set to headline all three nights of the London occasion in July – was blocked from coming to the UK by the Residence Workplace and Starmer burdened that the UK Authorities “stands firmly with the Jewish group” amid anger at earlier antisemitic feedback made by the star, who’s now referred to as Ye.
In a submit on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “Kanye West ought to by no means have been invited to headline Wi-fi.
“This authorities stands firmly with the Jewish group, and we won’t cease in our combat to confront and defeat the poison of antisemitism.
“We’ll at all times take the motion needed to guard the general public and uphold our values.”
Wi-fi Competition organisers introduced the cancellation of the occasion following the Residence Workplace’s resolution to bar the Stronger rapper from coming into the UK.
An announcement learn: “The Residence Workplace has withdrawn Ye’s ETA, denying him entry into the UK. Consequently, Wi-fi Competition is cancelled and refunds might be issued to all ticket holders.”
It added: “As with each Wi-fi Competition, a number of stakeholders have been consulted prematurely of reserving Ye and no issues have been highlighted on the time.
“Antisemitism in all its kinds is abhorrent, and we recognise the true and private affect these points have had. As Ye stated at this time, he acknowledges that phrases alone aren’t sufficient, and regardless of this nonetheless hopes to be given the chance to start a dialog with the Jewish group within the UK.”
The choice to e book West for the Finsbury Park pageant led to sponsors akin to Pepsi and Diageo withdrawing their assist for the occasion however the star – who beforehand expressed admiration for Nazi chief Adolf Hitler – had vowed to deliver “peace, and love” to Wi-fi and supplied to satisfy with “members of the Jewish group”.
In an announcement launched earlier than the Residence Workplace’s resolution, the 48-year-old rapper stated: “I’ve been following the dialog round Wi-fi and need to handle it immediately.
“My solely objective is to return to London and current a present of change, bringing unity, peace, and love via my music.
“I’d be glad about the chance to satisfy with members of the Jewish group within the UK in particular person, to pay attention. I do know phrases aren’t sufficient – I’ll have to point out change via my actions. In the event you’re open, I’m right here.”
