Should Keir Starmer ban Kanye West from coming to the UK?

He should but he won't - he hasn't got the bottle for it. Anyway, it probably hasn't gone across his desk so will claim ignorance.

Spinnaker

He should but he won't - he hasn't got the bottle for it. Anyway, it probably hasn't gone across his desk so will claim ignorance.

Bottle has nothing to do with it 🙄

Is there legal basis for doing so?

I'm on the fence TBH having heard Kayne West's apology and willingness to make amends.

I confess that I do not know enough about bipolar disorder to make an informed comment.
I find it difficult to believe that somebody could make hurtful and vile comments about others without that hatred being within them.
The illness, without medication, may cause them to be uninhibited in their comments but don’t those thoughts have to be there in the first place?
On that basis I feel that our government should advise that no visa be issued to him.
A medical explanation to the contrary would be helpful if we have any mental health experts among us.

If what he has said is against the law here, then this should be challenged.

Another thought…
Should somebody suffering from an illness that causes them to make vile comments and stir up hatred against certain groups be awarded celebrity status with a huge influence on our youth.

LauraNorderr

I confess that I do not know enough about bipolar disorder to make an informed comment.
I find it difficult to believe that somebody could make hurtful and vile comments about others without that hatred being within them.
The illness, without medication, may cause them to be uninhibited in their comments but don’t those thoughts have to be there in the first place?
On that basis I feel that our government should advise that no visa be issued to him.
A medical explanation to the contrary would be helpful if we have any mental health experts among us.

Sadly, I do have first-hand experience of dealing with someone with bipolar disorder, and they often use it as a convenient 'get-out clause' for their behaviour. 'Oh, I can't help it, I'm bipolar'. It was like walking on eggshells living with her - you never knew what version of her you were getting, and she would flip like the toss of a coin.
I know 'Ye' - as he apparently now calls himself - has supposedly apologised and says he wants to make amends, but I don't believe he genuinely means that.

We have enough antisemitism without allowing this man a platform to spread his vile behaviour.
The venue needs to think again about allowing him to perform.

Smileless2012

I'm on the fence TBH having heard Kayne West's apology and willingness to make amends.

Of course he’s going to ‘apologise’ and pretend to be penitent - when he stands to make a great deal of money out of the concert!

If it does go ahead, it’d be good to think that many people will boycott it, but alas, since antisemitism has almost become ‘fashionable’ among certain sectors of society, I doubt that that will happen.

It's not happening until July. Brands have already pulled out of the event.

Of course he should be banned but I doubt he will be. Bi polar does not make you say vile, hateful things. That’s nonsense.

He might if he can find where he left his backbone.

Smileless2012

I'm on the fence TBH having heard Kayne West's apology and willingness to make amends.

Is his 'willingness' prompted by losing gigs and money? This is the attention seeker who paraded his near naked wife for the public to see. The UK can manage very well without him and his warped views.

I think the Wireless Festival is under jeopardy.

Pepsi the largest sponsor has pulled out and at least one other sponsor.

I find him an attention seeking narcissist who parades his wife around in minimal (if any) clothing.

If what he said is illegal then he shouldn’t be allowed to enter U.K.

I am mindful of the furore over what the gentleman with Tourette’s aid urging one of his tics he had no control over this.

Kanye West has control over his words, and I find using bi-polar as an excuse frankly disgusting and disrespectful to those living with this condition day in day out.

Yes, ban him

aid urging should read *said during 🤬

Kanye West has released a song called Hail Hitler along with merchandise featuring swastikas in the past…

He is just one of many who are open about their views. Considering how much brain washing there is on the internet, I don't think banning him is going to have much effect. Surely we need to ban anyone who preaches hate, whichever side of the fence they are on?

Definitely ban him. Bipolar no excuse. Vile man was whipping up hatred. Only apologising now because he wants to make money.

GrannyGravy13

Kanye West has released a song called Hail Hitler along with merchandise featuring swastikas in the past…

Yes, those deeds hardly seem the actions of someone who is having a passing episode of an awful condition. Was there no one in his life who said ‘Hang on a mo, is this a wise thing to be doing, Ye?’

The Home Office has banned Kanye West from entering the U.K. , according to my newsfeed (iPad)

He has been stopped entering the country. BBCNews

Spinnaker

He should but he won't - he hasn't got the bottle for it. Anyway, it probably hasn't gone across his desk so will claim ignorance.

Well, he has.

Good news - definitely the right decision, although no doubt Ye will try to put his own spin on it.