Sit Down was played at ‘unite the kingdom’ rally in London but singer says band is ‘antithesis’ of far-right movement
Sit Down was played at ‘unite the kingdom’ rally in London but singer says band is ‘antithesis’ of far-right movement
The lead singer of the band James has criticised Tommy Robinson for the “cynical” use of the group’s hit song in a protest video.
Tim Booth said he was “disgusted” that the alternative rock band’s single Sit Down had been played without their permission, as he believed the song was “the antithesis” of the far-right activist’s movement.
At least 25 people were arrested and 26 police officers were injured at the “unite the kingdom” demonstration in central London on Saturday, which had a turnout of between 110,000 and 150,000 people.
A stage set up on Whitehall hosted a series of speeches from far-right personalities and politicians – including Tesla and X owner Elon Musk, who appeared via video call on a big screen – along with musical performers after protesters had marched over from the Southbank.
