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PM says supporters of both groups are being misled and a tie-up would be a disaster' for Britain

Downing Street has described the alleged comments by the band Kneecap in the kill MP' footage (see 12.10pm) as completely unacceptable".

At the morning lobby briefing, the PM's spokesperson described the comments as completely unacceptable".

We do not think individuals expressing those views should be receiving government funding.

That's up to the group, but clearly the PM rejects the views expressed ... does not shy away from condemning them.

I don't want to see strike action, I don't think anybody wants to see strike action.

And certainly here we are in a healthcare environment with all the staff working really hard. The last thing they want to do is to go into dispute again.