A provocative Kneecap video mocks Sir Keir Starmer, reusing clips of him criticizing the group and including his remark that what they stand for is completely intolerable, paired with a montage of Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance and the shouted chant f*** Keir Starmer.

Kneecap, an Irish rap trio known for politically charged content, posted a farewell message to Starmer in Irish following his resignation as Labour Party leader.

Earlier this year, Kneecap released the single Liars Tale, targeting Starmer’s stance on Israel’s Gaza offensive and his relationship with the US, with lyrics aimed at both Starmer and Netanyahu.

The CPS and High Court ruled that the initial proceedings against Kneecap were unlawful, and the charge was dropped earlier in the year.

Nominations for a new Labour leader open on July 9, with a winner expected by September 1; Andy Burnham is frequently cited as a likely candidate.

Kneecap previously faced legal and public controversy for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a 2024 gig; charges were later dismissed on technical grounds in 2020 after various court actions.

Starmer resigned as Labour leader amid poor local election results, with Andy Burnham sworn in as MP for Makerfield and anticipated to succeed him as Prime Minister.

There is ongoing tension between Kneecap and political figures over Gaza, Palestine rights, and debates about censorship or cancellation in festival lineups.

Kneecap has performed at venues like Glastonbury and is known for calling for Free Palestine during performances.

Starmer had defended actions against Kneecap by saying incitement to violence and calls for genocide are distinct from free speech, while protecting creativity and venues in the UK.

Mo Chara’s terror-related charge for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London gig was dismissed as unlawfully instituted; High Court rulings upheld that view after CPS appeal.

Starmer announced his resignation outside 10 Downing Street, saying he had proven critics wrong by addressing anti-Semitism, rebuilding trust in the economy, defence, and national security, and setting a timeline for selecting a new Labour leader by late summer.