Labour MP demands ex-Kasabian Tom Meighan gig be cancelled after he was convicted of assaulting his girlfriend

By OLIVIA CHRISTIE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:42, 30 May 2026 | Updated: 16:48, 30 May 2026 A Labour MP has criticised the decision to host a gig by former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan after he was convicted of assaulting his girlfriend.  Mr Meighan is due to perform at The Half Moon in Putney, south-west London, on June 26 to a sold-out crowd.  He was sacked by Kasabian after he was convicted of attacking his now wife Vikki Ager in April 2020.  Mr Meighan pleaded guilty at Leicester Magistrates' Court in July that year and was told to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work and complete five days of rehabilitation.  Putney MP Fleur Anderson has said locals have contacted her with concerns about Mr Meighan's upcoming gig at The Half Moon, which is run by Young's.  She has accused the pub chain of 'providing a platform to an individual with a conviction for domestic abuse', The Standard has reported.  Tom Meighan, former lead singer of Kasabian, performs live at Askern Music Festival in Doncaster in 2023 Mr Meighan and Vikki Ager are married at Harbourgh Registry Office, Leicester, in 2021  Ms Anderson said in a letter to Young's CEO Simon Dodd: 'At a time when there is a strong national and local focus on supporting victims of domestic abuse and encouraging reporting, platforming this individual raises serious concerns about the message this sends to survivors in the community. 'I would also ask that you give careful consideration to these concerns and whether any further action is appropriate.'  In a statement, Young's defended the decision to host Mr Meighan, saying people should be able to 'move forward with their lives after demonstrating accountability and change'.  They said Mr Meighan had 'accepted responsibility for his actions' and that he had 'served his sentence'.  The spokesperson added they had received around five or six letters of concern and have decided to proceed with the event.  Mr Meighan issued a public apology after his conviction in which he said: 'I am very sorry and deeply regret my recent behaviour. 'In no way am I trying to condone my actions or make excuses. I am completely to blame and accept all responsibility.' He went on to marry Ms Ager - one year after the wine-fuelled assault.  In a statement, the couple said: 'We are pleased to share the news that on Tuesday the 13th July 2021, Tom Meighan and Vikki Ager were married at Market Harborourgh Registry Office, Leicester. 'It was an intimate affair, in accordance with the latest Covid-19 guidelines, with the couple becoming husband and wife surrounded by their children, family and a few close friends. Tom Meighan and his wife attend the World Premiere of 'Liam Gallagher: As It Was' 'Tom has worked so hard on himself, his health, family unit and his relationship with Vikki over the past year.  'They are very much in love and looking forward to sharing the rest of their lives together.'  The Young's statement in full reads: 'Young's recognises the strength of feeling surrounding this matter and we appreciate hearing the views of those who care deeply about the Half Moon and the wider community. 'Young's does not in any way condone domestic abuse, and we fully acknowledge the seriousness of Mr Meighan's past actions.  'In reaching our decision to proceed with the event, we have considered the fact that he accepted responsibility for his actions in a court of law and served his sentence in the community. He has also issued a public apology and has taken steps towards rehabilitation. 'Whilst this does not diminish the seriousness of what occurred, we also respect the principle that individuals should have the opportunity to move forward with their lives after demonstrating accountability and change.  'Having reflected on these factors, and the views of our customers and colleagues, we took the decision that the performance should go ahead as planned.' 'We understand that some people may disagree with this decision and we have heard and respect those views. 'The Half Moon remains committed to ensuring our venue is a safe, respectful and welcoming space for customers, artists and our teams alike, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns with us.' No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. 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