The MP for Bury South Christian Wakeford has written to Manchester’s AO Arena asking them to cancel a forthcoming concert by ex Pink Floyd star Roger Waters who he says has a long history of vile attacks against Jewish people.
His recent shows in Berlin show why he should not be welcome in Manchester days the MP in reference to the fact that the ex band member wore a SS uniform during the concert
Mr Wakeford told the Commons: “The city of Manchester has a rich and vibrant history in which those of different faiths and backgrounds have lived together as well as stood together through difficult times and times of division.
“So I’m concerned to note that Roger Waters is due to play at the AO Arena in Manchester next month.
“Mr Waters performed in Berlin this week and used the name of Anne Frank to stoke division, performed whilst dressed as an SS soldier and used the Star of David on a giant pig to insinuate that Jewish people run the world.
“The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester has issued a statement condemning his divisive actions.
“Will the Leader of the House agree with me that concerts like this have no place in our society and shouldn’t go ahead, and agree to a debate in Government time on the record levels in anti-Jewish hatred in this country?”
