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UK Bars Uygur, Piker from SXSW Over Hate Speech

6/5/2026

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The UK Home Office cancelled the Electronic Travel Authorisations of American commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing hate-speech and extremist rhetoric.
The cancellation bars them from SXSW London and an Oxford University discussion.
Labour MP David Taylor thanked the Home Secretary, saying there is no reason to admit hate-spreading individuals, while the Community Security Trust welcomed the decision, noting Piker’s antisemitic rhetoric.

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The UK Home Office cancelled the Electronic Travel Authorisations of American commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing hate-speech and extremist rhetoric.
The cancellation bars them from SXSW London and an Oxford University discussion.
Labour MP David Taylor thanked the Home Secretary, saying there is no reason to admit hate-spreading individuals, while the Community Security Trust welcomed the decision, noting Piker’s antisemitic rhetoric.