British politician demands prosecution of rap group Kneecap over 'dead Tory' claim

Kneecap members Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh), JJ Ó Dochartaigh and Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Caireallain) attending the Irish Film and Television Academy awards in 2025. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Britain's Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has demanded the prosecution of rap trio Kneecap for allegedly calling for the death of Tory MPs.

Video emerged of the group at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.”