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A prominent Dutch far-right activist says she has been banned from entering the United Kingdom, a move that has prompted reactions from politicians and figures across Europe and the US. The decision has also reignited debate over free speech and immigration in Britain.
The claim follows online posts by the activist showing what appears to be official notification from UK authorities.
Entry blocked
According to The Guardian, Eva Vlaardingerbroek said her UK electronic travel authorisation (ETA) was revoked on Tuesday. She shared an image online of a message that stated: “Your presence in the UK is not considered to be conducive to the public good.”
Vlaardingerbroek is known for promoting anti-immigration rhetoric and conspiracy theories, including the so-called “great replacement”. She has previously been active in British far-right circles.
Political reaction
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán reposted Vlaardingerbroek’s message on X, linking to her earlier comments about UK prime minister Keir Starmer, whom she had described as an “evil, despicable man”.
“You’re always welcome in Hungary!” Orbán wrote. Hungary hosted Vlaardingerbroek in 2024 when she spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) alongside other far-right and hardline conservative figures.
Past appearances
The Guardian reported that Vlaardingerbroek spoke last year in London at what was described as Britain’s largest far-right protest, organised by activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
Wearing a T-shirt reading “Generation Remigration”, she delivered a speech attacking immigration and calling for what she described as “remigration”. During the address, she said: “They are demanding the sacrifice of our children on the altar of mass migration… Remigration is possible, and it’s up to us to make it happen.”
Previous bans
The UK has previously barred individuals deemed extremists from entering the country. Earlier this month, an Islamist preacher was banned after defending Hamas following the 7 October attack on Israel.
In 2019, Martin Sellner, an anti-Islam extremist whose group was investigated in Austria over links to the Christchurch shooting suspect, was permanently prohibited from entering the UK.
Sources: The Guardian
