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Sponsors Leave London Wireless Festival
Pepsi and Diageo withdrew their support from the Wireless festival in London. This came after Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized the booking.
Starmer called it 'deeply concerning.' The festival booked Kanye West to headline. West has made antisemitic comments and comments targeting other groups.
He also wrote a song called 'Heil Hitler.' West has not yet applied to enter Britain. The United Kingdom can deny him entry if his presence poses a risk.
Klear Note — Kanye West faced bans from platforms and venues for antisemitic remarks. UK officials can refuse entry to people deemed harmful to public order.
Key Terms 4
- Diageo
- A large drinks company that owns many alcohol brands
- Wireless festival
- A music festival held in London, United Kingdom
- Keir Starmer
- The Prime Minister, or top leader, of the United Kingdom
- antisemitic
- Hostile or harmful toward Jewish people or Jewish identity