Gaza
British politicians defend rapper Macklemore against UK ban calls
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British politicians have rejected calls to ban American rapper Macklemore from performing in the United Kingdom, according to Middle East Eye. Macklemore is scheduled to perform in London this week, with his opposition to the genocide in Gaza prompting some groups to seek his exclusion from the country.
The defense of the performer by elected officials marks a rejection of pressure campaigns against him over his public stance on Palestinian rights and opposition to Israel's military operations in Gaza.
