Pro-Palestinian activists protest outside BBC calling for Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision
A large group has gathered outside the BBC Broadcasting House building in Central London calling for Olly Alexander to boycott this year's Eurovision this evening (Thursday, April 25). The pro-Palestine group has been calling for the singer, who has been selected as Britain's representative at the European music competition, not to participate. There is also reportedly a pro-Israel counter-protest happening as well. The pro-Palestine demonstrators were filmed shouting "Olly Olly Olly, Out Out Out", with many in the crowd waving Palestinian flags. Palestine Solidarity Campaign tweeted: "Hundreds are gathered outside @BBCNews 3to call on the BBC and @alexander_olly to heed the Palestinian call and #BoycottEurovision2024." READ MORE: Burnt and beheaded bully dog discovered near children's park In 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) excluded Russia from participating in the competition. Pro-Palestinian ...