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The art installation drew criticism from government ministers after Rishi Sunak made "stopping the boats" one of his five priorities.
Banksy has claimed responsibility for a migrant boat artwork that appeared above the crowds during a set at Glastonbury.
The inflatable boat was filled with dummies designed to look like migrants attempting to cross the Channel.
It was hoisted above the crowd and passed around by festival-goers during Idles’ performance on the Other Stage at Worthy Farm on Friday night.
The boat appeared again during rapper Little Simz’s set as she performed on the Pyramid stage on Saturday.
Little Simz on stage at Glastonbury. Pic: AP
Banksy later posted a video of the boat on his Instagram page - appearing to confirm it was his work.
It emerged as the Bristol-based band the Idles sang the lyrics: "My blood brother is an immigrant, a beautiful immigrant", according to The Guardian.
The art installation drew criticism from government ministers after Rishi Sunak made "stopping the boats" one of his five priorities.