US political commentators denied entry to UK by Home Office
Summary
Two US political commentators, Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, had their UK visas revoked by the Home Office shortly before they were to attend events at the SXSW London festival. The UK government has not officially commented, but the visa cancellations are reported to be related to concerns about their public statements, especially criticism of Israel.Key Facts
- Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur are US citizens and left-wing political commentators.
- Both were scheduled to speak at SXSW London and an event in Oxford.
- Their UK Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) were cancelled by the Home Office.
- The cancellations followed their public criticism of Israel, including controversial statements by Piker.
- Labour MP David Taylor supported the visa cancellations due to concerns over hate speech.
- The Community Security Trust, a Jewish group, welcomed the decision citing concerns about antisemitic themes.
- Green Party leader Zack Polanski opposed the cancellations, calling it a suppression of criticism of Israel.
- SXSW London said it is not responsible for entry decisions, which are made by the Home Office.
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