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They added that they "would like to make it clear that Alesha has no political allegiances either way on this issue". Sadly, "The Boy Does Nothing (Juncker Refix)" will have to wait.The 5ive boys have also withdrawn for similar reasons. In a statement to the press, their representative seemingly confirmed that when Leave.EU say they're "endorsing" BPop Live, what they actually told acts is that they were just bankrolling a concert.The 5ive rep said:"When Alesha was approached to perform at this event, it was on the understanding that this was a multi-artist pop concert in a fantastic venue in the heart of the UK, and Alesha would be there purely as an entertainer. It has now come to light that this is more of a political rally with entertainment included and we have decided to withdraw Alesha from the event."
It gets worse. When the BBC asked Gwen Dickey about Brexit, she said she "didn't know what it was". At least when Bernie Sanders welcomes Sasha Go Hard or whoever to perform at one of his rallies, we know they're performing because they want him to be president. It seems like BPop Live are trying to hoodwink artists into playing their event, somehow hoping they won't notice that they're performing in between rumoured guest speakers Nigel Farage, Liam Fox and Kate Hoey."When Rich and Scott agreed to play the event they understood that it was a pop concert funded by one of the Brexit organisations and not a political rally. As it has come to light that this is more a political rally with entertainment included, they have both decided to cancel their involvement."
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