UK Bars Left-Wing U.S. Commentators Entry Ahead of SXSW London, Claims They Are 'Not Conducive to the Public Good'

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker was barred from entering the UK's SXSW London along with his uncle, broadcaster Cenk Uygur (Credit: Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Politicon)

Two prominent left-wing U.S. political commentators were barred from entering the United Kingdom this week after the British Home Office revoked their Electronic Travel Authorisations, preventing them from appearing at SXSW London and other speaking events.

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and his uncle, broadcaster Cenk Uygur. had been scheduled to participate in SXSW London panels focused on digital media and political discourse. One was also due to speak at an event hosted by the Oxford Union.