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Primal Scream defend image of swastika inside Star of David shown during London gig

Scottish rock band says image ‘meant to provoke debate, not hate’ after many at concert accuse group of antisemitism

The Scottish rock group Primal Scream has defended displaying an image of a swastika inside a Star of David during a London gig, in response to accusations of racism and antisemitism.

During a performance at the London’s Roundhouse, a video was shown on stage of a swastika in the centre of a Star of David that was then superimposed over eyes of images of political figures, including the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the US president, Donald Trump.

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© Photograph: Lorne Thomson/Redferns

© Photograph: Lorne Thomson/Redferns

© Photograph: Lorne Thomson/Redferns

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Church of England reviewing complaint against incoming archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally accused of mishandling abuse complaint against priest in London, where she serves as bishop

The Church of England is reviewing a complaint against the incoming archbishop of Canterbury over her handling of an abuse allegation.

Dame Sarah Mullally is due to take up the role next month, after Justin Welby was forced to resign over the way he dealt with a safeguarding scandal.

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© Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

© Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

© Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

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