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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    There should be an organized boycott of watching Eurovision and boycotting sponsors (if there isn’t already). Nothing has greater impact in a capitalistic society than hitting them in the pocketbook. Maybe give it a derisive nickname like “Erasurevision” or “Eurodivision” or something to highlight that Eurovision supporters support genocide.

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    It’s been obvious for a while now that it’s the British Political Class that’s pro-Genocide, not the British Public.

    Judging by the shit that’s come out around Epstein, I wouldn’t at all be surprised if it turns out Israel has a ton of Pedophilia-related blackmail material on top Tories and Labour politicians.

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      established polling companies in that they were not used for the poll. in a statement they said,

      “we are revising our polling techniques after famed pollster guru Pablo O’Hana revealed his ‘pieced together … in a nationally representative manner’ method”

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    This isn’t how the BBC works 😔.

    There needs to be a paedophile scandal at the heart of the Eurovision team at the BBC for any action to be taken by the BBC. Until then you’ll get weasel words and continued participation.

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      They didn’t give a shit about Jimmy Savile raping children until after he was dead. It’s not like they didn’t know.

      I’m not sure what it would take for the BBC to do the right thing, but I have a feeling it’s a lot.

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      Would be a very rare occurrence if so. Like the US, the UK government is notorious for being extremely unrepresentative of the needs and wants of the people regardless of who’s in power.

      Not least classics such as zionism, cops, warfare, and education.

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      It’s been so heartening to see the recent resurrection of the British left wing. Still not out of the dark, but y’all are building some good momentum.