UK Bars US Commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker From SXSW London Festival

The UK Home Office has revoked the Electronic Travel Authorisations of Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, blocking their entry ahead of their scheduled panels at the SXSW London festival. Officials say the move was made because their presence “may not be conducive to the public good,” citing recent tensions in the country. Uygur was due to speak on techno-feudalism, while Piker was set to discuss how the American left mastered online engagement. The ban has reignited debates over free speech, public safety, and the role of political commentary on global stages.

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