UK ban on Ye sparks criticism as Starmer stays silent over US threats to destroy Iran

UK ban on Ye sparks criticism as Starmer stays silent over US threats to destroy Iran Submitted by Dalia Anis on Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:12 Home Office barred US rapper formerly known as Kanye West after days of pressure due to past antisemitic remarks Kanye West meets with US President Donald Trump in the White House on 11 October 2018 (Saul Loeb/ AFP) Off The United Kingdom’s decision to block the American rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the UK, citing his antisemitic comments, has sparked an intense debate online. The director of the Wireless Festival, which had booked the controversial artist for this summer’s headline slot had defended the decision, despite mounting pressure from politicians and Jewish organisations to disinvite him due his past antisemitic statements. West, who now goes by Ye, submitted his visa application on Monday to travel to Britain.