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Britain refused entry to US left-wing commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, canceling their electronic travel authorisations and barring them from SXSW London and an Oxford event over concerns their presence may not be conducive to the public good. Free-speech advocates criticise the move as a chilling precedent, while the Home Office says decisions are risk-based and require transparency about the rationale.
British authorities barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker from entering the UK, citing they pose a 'serious risk to public order' due to criticisms of Israel. Uygur said he learned of the ban at the airport as he sought to attend SXSW London and give an Oxford speech; Piker reported a visa revocation as well. The government’s stated rationale was not independently confirmed at press time. Both men described the move as Kafkaesque, noting Kanye West faced a similar ban last month.
Britain’s Home Secretary blocked The Young Turks’ Cenk Uygur from entering the UK, citing concerns his presence would not be conducive to the public good and could worsen antisemitism due to his Israel-related rhetoric; Hasan Piker said his visa was revoked as well, preventing both from attending SXSW London after controversial remarks criticizing Israel.