A new poll suggests that 82% Of British people want Israel to be removed from the Eurovision Song Contest.

The country’s continued involvement with the Song Contest is the subject of controversy, with Russia having been removed following its invasion of Ukraine.

The poll was pieced together by Pablo O’Hana, and utilised a survey sample of 1093, done in a nationally representative manner.

A noted Eurovision fan himself, Pablo O’Hana adds: “Eurovision isn’t just about songs and staging – it’s about values. If Israel is permitted to compete, the people of Britain believe we should walk away. The BBC must find its backbone before walking into that meeting today.”

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    his ardent supporters hate Israel, not because of the destruction of Gaza, but because Israel is Jewish

    Wow ok. Horseshoe political theory in action.

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        22 hours ago

        That’s how I understand horseshoe theory - they share some similar views for vastly different reasons.

        I think “indistinguishable” might refer to some other phrase.

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      He’s in the category of racists who claim not to be racist on the grounds that they hate all immigrants equally, irrespective of skin colour or nationality, which would still be horribly racist even if it were true. And it’s not.