West, now known as Ye, has caused outrage for antisemitic and pro-Nazi comments in recent years.
In one instance, he posted an image appearing to show a symbol combining a swastika and the Star of David and saying he would go “death con 3 On Jewish people”.
This January, West apologised in a full-page advertisement in the Wall Street Journal, writing: “I am not a Nazi or an antisemite.”
He said he regretted and was “deeply mortified” by his actions and that his bipolar disorder meant “you’re manic, you don’t think you’re sick”.
Following the announcement that West would be headlining Wireless Festival, brands such as Pepsi, Rockstar Energy and Diageo pulled out as sponsors of the event.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the prospect of West headlining the festival “deeply concerning” and said the antisemitism in any form was “abhorrent”.
The Conservative Party called on the government to refuse West a visa, arguing that “allowing someone with his track record to headline a major public event sends entirely the wrong message”.
It is understood that ministers are considering West’s permission to enter the UK. The rapper has already been refused entry to Australia, which cancelled his visa after he released Heil Hitler last May.
