Chumbawamba Clashes with NZ Deputy PM Over 'Tubthumping' Use at Rallies

The band demands cease and desist, citing misuse of their hit song's message of hope against divisive policies.

Chumbawamba has demanded New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters stop using their hit song 'Tubthumping' at his political rallies, stating the song's message of hope and positivity contrasts with Peters' divisive policies.
Peters, leading the right-wing New Zealand First party, used the song's refrain 'I get knocked down, but I get up again' in a speech discussing plans to remove gender and sexuality lessons from the school curriculum among other controversial topics.
The band has not given permission for the song's use, expressing that their political views do not align with Peters' and have asked their record company, Sony, to issue a cease and desist notice.
Despite the band's objections, Peters has dismissed the controversy on social media, stating he does not care and intends to continue using the song, claiming it was effective at his rallies.
This is not the first time Chumbawamba has faced political figures using their song without permission; they previously demanded UK politician Nigel Farage and the National party in New Zealand cease using 'Tubthumping'.