UK accused of policing speech for Israel after banning Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

The UK government has banned two prominent US political commentators, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, from entering Britain in what critics say is the latest example of London policing speech on Israel’s behalf. Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, and Piker, one of the most-watched political streamers in the US, said their travel authorisations were cancelled ahead of planned appearances in London and at Oxford. Both men say the decision was not based on any threat to Britain, but on their outspoken criticism of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. READ: Exposed – the influence of the pro-Israeli lobby in British politics and media Announcing the ban, Uygur accused the British government of acting to protect Israel from scrutiny. “I tried to […]