BBC & Glastonbury Under Fire: Priti Patel Slams Off‑Air Rage at Bob Vylan
In a straight‑up fury that’d make even a hard‑to‑hush politician sweat, Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel took a stern bow to the BBC and Glastonbury’s latest fiasco.
What Went Down
- Bob Vylan’s Stage Fury: The performer unleashed “death to the IDF” right amid Glastonbury’s summer crowds.
- BBC live stream: Vylan’s rant was shown on TV with a flimsy on‑screen warning, a move Patel deemed “absolutely horrific.”
- The BBC faced a wave of complaints – its track record on Israel since Oct. 7 is “utterly appalling.”
Patel’s Take
She slammed the broadcaster as tax‑payer funded and called out the glaring inconsistency between the BBC’s heroic legacy (think Live Aid) and the current “incitement of violence” at the festival. “How can we trust a national broadcaster that curates hate speech?” she demanded. “And if it’s happening, some heads at the BBC should probably roll.”
Shocking Accusations
- “They haven’t even properly flagged performers.”
- “Their playlists and safety checks? Completely missed the mark.”
- “Seriously, what the BBC is doing now is a stain on public broadcasting.”
Responses
A BBC spokesperson admitted some comments were “deeply offensive,” added that a warning covered the bad language on iPlayer, and clarified there were no plans to keep the clip on demand. Glastonbury, meanwhile, issued a strong statement that the chants “crossed a line,” holding a zero‑tolerance stance against antisemitism and hate speech.
The Bottom Line
Between the glitter of Glastonbury’s summer skies and the inflammatory roar of a single stage act, British media faces a painful question: Are we broadcasting a celebration, or inadvertently broadcasting a platform for hate? Patel insists the answer must be: Not this.
