Sky News presenter Anna Jones was forced to give a "sincere apology" while broadcasting live from the studio. The channel posted a clip on X/Twitter showing the newsreader explaining: "Now, a correction to bring you."
Correction over Kneecap remarks
Jones said: "On the 6th November 2026, during a Sky News broadcast, a contributor made remarks concerning members of the band Kneecap and the alleged use of Slapps."
"The remarks were unfounded and we recognise that the broadcast may have created a misleading impression about members of the band. We sincerely apologise to Kneecap for this."
A SLAPP (Strategic lawsuit against public participation) is a lawsuit intended to censor, intimidate or silence critics by burdening them with the cost of a legal defence until they abandon their criticism.
Contributor responds
The contributor, Patsy Stevenson, took to X/Twitter on 6 November to write: "I want to make it clear, the allegations against member/s of Kneecap are not mine to tell."
"I was simply highlighting that SLAPPs is used against survivors to get rid of allegations."
"If any survivors need my support, my dms on other platforms are open."
"I believe you."
She added: "As an add on I support FP, this is not to do with who they support or what they say, but men on the left are often abusive to women."
About Kneecap
Kneecap are an Irish hip hop group formed in 2017. Members' stage names include Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí.
