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Kanye West has damaged his silence after calls to ban him from Britain forward of his present at a London competition over previous antisemitic feedback. The rapper, often called Ye, is because of headline Wireless in July however his look has sparked a backlash.

In a press release as we speak as tickets for the three Finsbury Park concert events went on sale, West mentioned: “I’ve been following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly. My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through my music.

“I would be grateful for the opportunity to meet with members of the Jewish community in the UK in person, to listen. I know words aren’t enough – I’ll have to show change through my actions. If you’re open, I’m here.”

Cabinet minister Wes Streeting insisted that the rapper shouldn’t carry out on the competition after his earlier behaviour, which has included releasing a track referred to as Heil Hitler and promoting a swastika T-shirt on the market on his web site.

He instructed Sky News: “I cannot for the life of me understand why Wireless still have him as a headliner.

“There are plenty of other talented artists in this country, let alone internationally, who would benefit from the exposure and who in turn would help drive ticket sales.

“To provide this kind of platform and opportunity to Kanye West against this backdrop of behaviour I think is a very bad error of judgment.”

Mr Streeting mentioned the Home Office is contemplating whether or not he ought to have the ability to enter the UK.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has confronted calls from politicians and the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) to ban West from coming to the nation.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has referred to as the reserving “deeply concerning”, whereas main sponsors have pulled out.

Melvin Benn, managing director at Festival Republic, which promotes Wireless Festival, defended the choice to place West on the invoice, describing himself as a “deeply committed anti-fascist” and “person of forgiveness”.

The rapper has beforehand apologised and blamed his bipolar dysfunction.