Chumbawamba call on Spain’s far-right Vox to stop using their best-known song

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sam Jones in MadridFebruary 2, 2026 at 04:04 PM

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British band Chumbawamba has publicly condemned Spain's far-right Vox party for using their song "Tubthumping" in a social media post promoting anti-immigration views. The post, featuring Vox leader Santiago Abascal, was made in connection with the upcoming regional election in Aragón. Chumbawamba stated that Vox misunderstood the song's message of resilience and empowerment for the underdog, and requested Facebook remove the video. The band has also demanded that Vox cease using the song, which they consider a song of hope and community. This is not the first time Chumbawamba has objected to the use of "Tubthumping" by politicians with opposing views, having previously protested its use by Donald Trump and New Zealand politician Winston Peters.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Winston Peters 35% New Zealand 35% Boff Whalley ×240% Alice Nutter 40% Donald Trump 40% Aragón 40% Facebook ×250% Caspe ×250% Spain ×270% Santiago Abascal ×475% Vox ×585% Chumbawamba ×790%

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chumbawamba 90% tubthumping 90% vox 80% song misappropriation 80% far-right 70% migration 60% political agenda 60% social media 50% intellectual property 40%

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Spain

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