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Cenk Uygur, a leftwing US political commentator, has been banned from entering the UK, which he described as 'Kafkaesque'. The UK government's decision has raised concerns about censorship and free speech, with criticism from political figures and advocacy groups. Uygur and his nephew, Hasan Piker, will now participate in a virtual event instead of attending SXSW London as planned.
- ▪Cenk Uygur was banned from entering the UK to attend a speaking engagement.
- ▪The UK Home Office stated their presence may not be conducive to the public good.
- ▪Critics have labeled the ban as a worrying escalation of government censorship.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jun/04/us-politics-latest-news-midterm-elections-california-governor-results |
| Publication time | Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:02:25 GMT |
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19s ago07.00 EDTLeftwing US commentator calls decision to ban him from UK ‘Kafkaesque’Geneva AbdulA leftwing US political commentator has described the UK government’s decision to ban him from entering the country as “haunting and hilarious” and “Kafkaesque”.Cenk Uygur, the founder and a host on Young Turks, a well-established progressive media outlet, was banned earlier this week from entering the UK to attend a speaking engagement alongside Hasan Piker, a Twitch streamer who has become a popular figure on the US political left.The decision by the Home Office to cancel their electronic travel authorisations (ETA) because their presence in the UK “may not be conducive to the public good” has led to questions over government censorship of free speech, been criticised by the Green party…
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