US political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say the UK has barred them from entry, citing their criticism of Israel. British officials described their presence as "not conducive to the public good." Both were scheduled to speak at SXSW London and Oxford University.
UK Revokes Visas of US Commentators Over Public Good Concerns
The UK Home Office has revoked visas of American commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing concerns their presence would not be "conducive to the public good." The decision follows their controversial statements on Israel and has drawn mixed reactions.