Angus Robertson backs calls for BBC to boycott Eurovision Song Contest if Israel continues to be involved.
The Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture wants the United Kingdom to join the countries that have said they will withdraw unless Israel is banned.
The Netherlands and Ireland recently said they would not participate if Israel takes part in the upcoming Eurovision 2026 in Vienna.
The BBC should join the growing number of broadcasters to boycott Eurovision if Israel is involved. The UK should not take part in Eurovision Song Contest as genocide continues in Gaza. https://t.co/GCn7XiPfIY
— Angus Robertson (@AngusRobertson) September 13, 2025
Angus Robertson’s statement followed the statement of the Scottish Greens’ culture spokesperson, Patrick Harvie, who stated that Israel should be removed from the contest just like Russia due to the war in Ukraine. You can read the relevant article below.
Source: The Herald
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