Michael Eavis: people who disagree with Glastonbury’s politics can go elsewhere

This year’s festival is expected to be politically charged with focus on Middle East tensions and Kneecap controversy

The founder of Glastonbury, Michael Eavis, has said anyone who does not agree with the politics of the festival “can go somewhere else”.

Glastonbury, which has a history of political activism, opened on Wednesday and is set to be especially charged this year, with performances, talks and installations taking aim at big tech, campaigning for free speech, tackling the climate emergency and calling for action on a range of social and political issues.