Roger Waters has slammed 'some f***ing Labour MP in Manchester' for calling for his AO Arena show to be pulled as a senior councillor and rabbi also demanded the gig be cancelled.
The Pink Floyd founder is performing in Manchester on Saturday but he has been drawn into an international furore over claims the musician is sharing antisemetic views at his shows.
Rock icon Waters has already drawn criticism from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has ‘fully condemned’ him for having allegedly ‘clearly espoused antisemitic views’.
Sir Keir has also suggested shows by the former Pink Floyd bassist should be called off - a view echoed by Bury South MP Christian Wakeford. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link During business questions in the House of Commons, Mr Wakeford said: “The city of Manchester has a rich and vibrant history in which those of different faiths and backgrounds have lived together as well as stood together through difficult times and times of division. “So I am concerned to note Roger Waters is due to play at the AO Arena in Manchester.” In a video posted on YouTube, Roger Waters responded by saying: "Some f***ing Labour MP in Manchester, Christian Wakeford...you are trying to get me banned from performing in Manchester.
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