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MP demands Hasan Piker visa revoked over Hamas praise

5/28/2026

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Labour MP David Taylor asked the Home Office to revoke Hasan Piker’s visa before SXSW London.
Taylor said Piker’s praise of Hamas and claim America deserved 9/11 could inflame antisemitic hate.
Jewish group CST urged the festival to reject Piker, calling his rhetoric extremist and antisemitic.
SXSW London said speaker inclusion is not endorsement, noting the festival follows an ethical exchange framework.

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Labour MP David Taylor asked the Home Office to revoke Hasan Piker’s visa before SXSW London.
Taylor said Piker’s praise of Hamas and claim America deserved 9/11 could inflame antisemitic hate.
Jewish group CST urged the festival to reject Piker, calling his rhetoric extremist and antisemitic.
SXSW London said speaker inclusion is not endorsement, noting the festival follows an ethical exchange framework.