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flag Dutch commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek barred from UK over critical tweet, no appeal allowed.

flag Eva Vlaardingerbroek, a Dutch political commentator, was denied entry to the UK in January 2026 after her electronic travel authorization was revoked without a right to appeal. flag Authorities stated her presence was "not conducive to the public good," citing a critical tweet accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of hypocrisy over his stance on social media and gang-related sexual abuse of British girls. flag The decision has raised concerns about free expression and government overreach, with critics viewing it as part of a broader trend of silencing dissent, though official details on the legal basis remain limited.

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